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STAFF 'N STUFF

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FACTSLocation: Salt Lake City (84112)Metro Population: 1,267,745 (35th)Elevation: 4,500 feetPresident: Dr. Bernie MachenGoverning Body: Board of Trustees/Board of RegentsFounded: 1850Started Football: 1892Enrollment: 25,391Nickname: UtesColors: Crimson and WhiteMascot: Swoop (red-tailed hawk)Stadium: Rice-Eccles (45,634)Surface: Natural GrassConference: Mountain West ConferenceAffiliation: NCAA Division I

IMPORTANT PHONES (AREA CODE 801)Football Office: 581-7684Stadium Press Box: 581-8210/585-9753Sports Information: 581-3511/3510Ticket Office: 581-8849Athletic Department: 581-8171SID Fax: 581-4358Football Fax: 581-3808

ATHLETIC STAFF DIRECTORY (AC 801)Athletics Director: Dr. Chris Hill..................................581-5605Assoc. Athletics Director/SWA: Amy Hackett ...........581-3507Asst. AD/Sports Information: Liz Abel .......................581-3511Asst. AD/Marketing: Marc Amicone..........................581-3462Asst. AD/ Student-Athlete Services: Mary Bowman .585-6850Director of Athletic Relations: Manny Hendrix ...........585-7274Crimson Club Director: Terry Preston .........................585-6493Director of Athletic Ticket Sales: Dave Copier ...........581-5155Director of Sports Medicine: Bill Bean ........................581-6630Football Secretary: Cathie Pezely ........................581-7684/6122Director of Football Operations: Bill Hall ....................581-8563

SPORTS INFORMATION PERSONNELAssistant A.D. for Sports Information (football): Liz Abel

Office: 801-581-3511, Home: 801-596-1650, Cell: 801-209-6346E-mail: [email protected] Page: www.UtahUtes.com

Associate Sports Information Director: Mike LageschulteOffice: 581-3510; Home: 582-7181

Assistant Sports Information Director: Julie LapomardaOffice: 581-3771; Home: 468-0571

Office Manager: Nicole ForrestOffice: 581-3511/3510

UTE FOOTBALL COACHES/PHONES (AREA CODE 801)Head Coach: Ron McBride (San Jose State, 1964) ............................................................................... 581-7684/581-6122Record at Utah: 75-53 (11 years)Career Record: 75-53 (11 years)Assistant. Head Coach/Defensive Tackles/Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Andersen (Utah, 1986) ...............581-3932Defensive Coordinator/Associate Coach, Linebackers: Kyle Whittingham (Brigham Young, 1984) ..................581-3516Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Craig Ver Steeg (Southern Cal, 1983) .......................................................581-3515Associate Coach, Offensive Line (centers/guards): Don Eck (Utah, 1983) .........................................................581-3517Wide Receivers/Running Backs: Vincent White (Stanford, 1984) ....................................................................... 581-3518Offensive Line (tackles/tight ends): Alex Gerke (Utah, 1988) ..............................................................................581-3519Cornerbacks: Jugi Hogue (San Jose State, 1973) ................................................................................................581-3521Safeties: Bill Busch (Nebraska Wesleyan, 1988) .................................................................................................581-3520Defensive Ends: Steve Kaufusi (Brigham Young, 1994) ......................................................................................581-3522

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCETeams: Air Force, Brigham Young, Colorado State, UNLV, NewMexico, San Diego State, Utah and WyomingDate MWC commenced operation: July 1, 1999Commissioner: Craig Thompson Phone: 719-488-4041Assoc. Commissioner: Bret GillilandAssistant Commissioner, Communications: Bob Burda

Phone: 719-488-4046; email: [email protected]: 719-487-7241Mailing Address: 15455 Gleneagle Drive, Suite 200

Colorado Springs, Colo. 80921

TEAM INFORMATION2000 Record: 4-7Mountain West Conference Record/Finish: 3-4/5th (tie)Postseason: noneOffense: Multiple, Defense: 4-3Lettermen Returning (39):Offense 19, Defense 18, Kickers 2Lettermen Lost (24):Offense 10, Defense 13, Snapper 1Starters Returning/Lost: (includes part time starters)Offense: 12/5, Defense: 6/9

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UTE PERSONNEL

Offensive Starters Returning (12)Jordan Gross, OL (6-6, 303, Jr.); Doug Kaufusi, OL (6-6, 308, Sr.); SteveMcKane+, OL (6-0, 295, Sr.); Dustin McQuivey*, OL (6-3, 279, So.);Scott Price*, TE (6-4, 252, Sr.); Lance Rice*, QB (6-1, 193, So.);Michael Richardson, OL/TE (6-2, 266, Sr.); Cliff Russell, WR (5-11, 180,Sr.), Ed Ta’amu, OL (6-3, 320, Sr.), Adam Tate, RB (6-1, 230, Sr.); SamWhite+, OL (6-3, 298, Sr.); Kevin Wilson*, OL (6-7, 307, Sr.).

Defensive Starters Returning (6)Sheldon Deckart, LB (6-2, 237, Jr.); Marcus Jones*, DE (6-2, 245, Jr.);Jason Kaufusi, DE (6-3, 250, So.); Ma’ake Kemoeatu, DL (6-5, 305, Sr.);Arnold Parker*, DB (6-2, 209, So.); Garrett Smith, DL (6-3, 276, Jr.).

Kickers Returning (2)Ryan Kaneshiro, K (5-9, 194, Sr.); Golden Whetman, K/P (6-0, 190, Sr.).*Part-time starter; +Started in 1999, medical hardship in 2000

Lettermen Returning (39)Offense (19): Brad Burtenshaw, WR; Tony Dickamore, TE; ThomasFortune, RB; Jordan Gross, OL; Dameon Hunter, RB; Doug Kaufusi,OL; Josh Lyman, WR; Steve McKane, OL; Dustin McQuivey, OL;Scott Price, TE; Lance Rice, QB; Michael Richardson, OL/TE; CliffRussell, WR; Dennis Smith, WR; Sean Souza, OL; Ed Ta’amu, OL;Adam Tate, RB; Sam White, OL; Kevin Wilson, OL.Defense (18): Brooks Bahr, LB; D’Shaun Crockett, DB; DesmondDavis, DB; Sheldon Deckart, LB; CR Dwinell, LB; Al Johnson, DL;Marcus Jones, DE; Airabin Justin, DB; Jason Kaufusi, DE; Ma’akeKemoeatu, DL; Jeremy Lyman, LB; Arnold Parker, DB; JohnRowbotham, DB; Lauvale Sape, DL; Josh Savage, DE; Yohance Scott,DB; Garrett Smith, DL; Anthony White, DB.Kickers/Punters (2): Ryan Kaneshiro, K; Golden Whetman, K/P.

WHO'S BACK

Newcomers (36)Jesse Boone, OL; Ryan Brand, JC; Kylee Brown#,WR; Michael Culpepper, DB/RB; Bernard Fano@, DL;Rob Gueck@, WR; Steve Fifita, DL; Devin Houston,WR; Kurt Jackson#, OL; Lynzell Jackson, WR; ParisJackson, WR; Chad Jacobsen#, WR; AndrewJohnson%, OL; J.D. Jorgensen#~, QB; ChrisKemoeatu, DL; Keon Kirkpatrick%, DL; MarquessLedbetter, LB; Semisi Livai@, LB; RaymondManumaleuna@, OL; Jaun McNutt, WR; DominicPayne, LB; Eric Pettit@, OL; Sione Pouha#~, OL;Kyler Rushton@, DB; Colt Sampson@, LB; AntwoineSanders, DB; Morgan Scalley#~, WR; ShayneScruggs%, DB; Rob Sirstens, RB/WR; Chad Smith@,RB; Steven Smith^, DB; Soane Taliauli, LB; EliaTauala, DL; Dwayne Taylor, WR; Steven Thompson,LB; Antonio Young, DB.Key: @likely to go on a church mission, %potential2002 athlete, ^transfer must redshirt; #freshmanreturned missionary; #~RM here for spring ball.

2000 Redshirts or University Transfers (28)Makai Aalona, OL; Daryl Adams, DB; Brandon Bliss,RB; Joey Bolinger, DB; Ryan Breska, QB; KawikaCasco, WR/DB; Jason Caywood, DL; Taz Decker, OL;Corey Dodds, LB; Brett Elliott, QB; TommyHackenbruck, RB; Jess Hacker, DL; Kasey Jackson,DL; Brian Lewis, P; Bo Nagahi, DB; James Neslen, WR;J.R. Peroulis, RB; Max Petersen, OL; Lewis Powell, DL;Rhett Scarbrough, LB; Chase Severns, DB; JamesTaumoepeau, TE; Zach Tune, LB; Jeran Van Alfen, LB;Eric Vialpando, WR; Justin Walterscheid, WR; CodyWeight, DB; Trevor Winegar, K.

THE NEWEST UTES

Offensive Starters Lost (5)Darnell Arceneaux*, QB (6-1, 198); Chris Christensen*, WR (5-11,178); T.D. Croshaw*, QB (6-1, 182); Nick Morgan*, RB/TE (6-0, 234);Matt Nickel, TE (6-6, 263).

Defensive Starters Lost (9)Andy Bowers, DE (6-5, 284); Kimball Christianson, DB (6-2, 206);Brandon Dart*, DB (6-1, 198); Andre Dyson, DB (5-10, 175); PatrickDyson*, DB (5-11, 192); Kautai Olevao, LB (6-2, 267); Jason Potter*,DB (5-11, 202); Jeff Ray*, DB (5-11, 164); Wes Tufaga, LB (6-0, 245).*Part-time starter

Kickers Lost (0)

Lettermen Lost (24)Offense (10): Mbe Agbor, RB; Darnell Arceneaux, QB; ChrisChristensen, WR; T.D. Croshaw, QB; Johnny Lundy, WR; JoeMcCullum, OL; Nick Morgan, RB; Matt Nickel, TE; Steve Smith, WR;Philippe Wells, WR.Defense (13): Andy Bowers, DE; Kimball Christianson, DB; BrandonDart, DB; Andre Dyson, DB; Patrick Dyson, DB; Bobby Enosa, DL;Ed Johnson, DL; Kautai Olevao, LB; Richard Peterson, DB; JasonPotter, DB; Jeff Ray, DB; Wes Tufaga, LB; Matt Ward, LB.Snapper (1): Brian Bachhuber, LS

WHO'S GONE

ALL-MWC UTESRETURNING

First TeamDoug Kaufusi, OL

Second TeamAdam Tate, RB

Freshman of the YearJason Kaufusi, DL

ALL-MWC UTES LOST

First TeamAndre Dyson, DBKautai Olevao, LB

Second TeamSteve Smith, WR/RS

ALL-AMERICACANDIDATESGarrett Smith, DLArnold Parker, DBCliff Russell, WRDoug Kaufusi, OL

ALL-MOUNTAIN WESTCANDIDATESGarrett Smith, DLArnold Parker, DBCliff Russell, WRJason Kaufusi, DLAdam Tate, RBDoug Kaufusi, OLSam White, OLJordan Gross, OLSheldon Deckart, LBMichael Richardson, OL


PROJECTED 2001 FALL DEPTH CHART

FB6-Thomas Fortune(6-3, 228, Sr.)44-Tommy Hackenbruck(6-2, 215, Fr.)

WR (X)27-Josh Lyman(6-0, 194, Jr.)12-Justin Walterscheid(5-8, 162, Fr.)

LG75-Ed Ta'amu(6-3, 320, Sr.)60-Sione Pouha(6-4, 260, Fr.)

LT59-Doug Kaufusi(6-6, 308, Sr.)62-Sean Souza(6-5, 300, So.)

C66-Steve McKane(6-0, 295, Sr.) or53-Dustin McQuivey(6-3, 279, So.)

RG50-Sam White(6-3, 298, Sr.)72-Tevita Vakalahi(6-1, 285, Jr.)

RT69-Jordan Gross(6-6, 303, Jr.)61-Kevin Wilson(6-7, 307, Sr.)

TE90-Michael Richardson(6-2, 266, Sr.)81-Scott Price(6-4, 252, Sr.) or82-Tony Dickamore(6-4, 258, Sr.) or89-Matt Hansen(6-6, 230, So.)

QB16-Lance Rice(6-1, 193, So.)4-Brett Elliott(6-3, 200, Fr.) or19-Ryan Breska(6-4, 212, So.)

WR (Z)1-Cliff Russell(5-11, 180, Sr.)23-Dennis Smith(6-3, 224, Sr.)

PK27-Ryan Kaneshiro(5-9, 194, Sr.) or11-Golden Whetman(6-0, 190, Sr.)

OFFENSE

HB5-Adam Tate(6-1, 230, Sr.)28-Dameon Hunter(5-11, 231, Sr.) or34-J.R. Peroulis(6-1, 210, Jr.)

END98-Ma'ake Kemoeatu(6-5, 305, Sr.)73-Josh Savage(6-4, 267, So.)

NG97-Lauvale Sape(6-2, 270, Sr.)55-Kasey Jackson*(6-3, 300, Jr.) or67-Lewis Powell(6-3, 298, So.)

OPEN END86-Jason Kaufusi(6-3, 250, So.)52-Marcus Jones(6-2, 245, Jr.)

TACKLE63-Garrett Smith(6-3, 276, Jr.)94-Steve Fifita*(6-0, 275, Fr.) or68-Chris Kemoeatu*(6-4, 315, Fr.)

MLB49-CR Dwinell(6-0, 232, Sr.)39-Zach Tune(6-2, 250, Fr.)

ROV54-Sheldon Deckart(6-2, 242, Jr.)43-Jeremy Lyman(6-2, 231, Jr.)

SLB51-Brooks Bahr(6-3, 225, Jr.)36-Stan Moleni(6-2, 255, Sr.)

RC21-Yohance Scott(6-0, 185, Sr.)31-Desmond Davis(5-7, 178, Jr.)

LC20-Airabin Justin(5-10, 181, Jr.)32-D'Shaun Crockett(5-7, 186, Jr.)

FS10-Anthony White(5-9, 201, So.)4-Antwoine Sanders*(6-3, 200, So.)

SS17-Arnold Parker(6-2, 209, So.)48-Joey Bolinger(6-2, 210, Fr.)35-Dave Revill(5-11, 205, So.)

P11-Golden Whetman(6-0, 190, Sr.) or14-Brian Lewis*(6-2, 220, Jr.)

DEFENSE

RETURN TEAMSPR 22-Bo Nagahi

(5-10, 178, Fr.)12-Justin Walterscheid(5-8, 162, Fr.)

KR 32-D'Shaun Crockett(5-7, 186, Jr.) and17-Arnold Parker(6-2, 209, So.)

SN 64-Ryan Brand*(6-0, 240, Jr.)

NB22-Bo Nagahi(5-10, 178, Fr.)3-Cody Weight(5-11, 179, Jr.)

Key: *=Predictedposition; has notyet participated atUtah.


2001 UTAH ALPHABETICAL ROSTERNo. Name ..........................Pos....... Hgt. .... Wgt. ..... Yr. ..... Exp. ..... B-Date ..... Age .......Hometown/Previous School70 Makai Aalona.............. OL ......... 6-5 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......7-7-79....... 22 .......... Salt Lake City/Cottonwood HS24 Daryl Adams ............... DB ......... 6-0 ..... 190 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-1-82....... 19 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Verbum Dei HS51 Brooks Bahr................ LB ......... 6-3 ..... 225 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....3-8-77....... 24 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS33 Edwin Benton.............. RB .........5-10 ... 198....... So. ..... SQ .......4-5-81....... 20 ..........Fresno, Calif./Hoover HS77 Phil Blackmon............. OL ......... 6-5 ..... 319 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......1-18-79..... 22 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Santa Monica JC29 Brandon Bliss.............. RB ......... 6-0 ..... 210 ....... So. ..... SQ .......3-1-79....... 22 ..........Farmington, Conn./Farmington HS48 Joey Bolinger............... DB ......... 6-2 ..... 210 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......12-27-81 ... 19..........Edmond, Okla./Edmond North HS79 Jesse Boone................. OL ......... 6-5 ..... 270 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......1-28-82..... 18 ..........Fillmore, Utah/Millard HS99 Justyn Boudreau ......... DE ......... 6-3 ..... 245 ....... So. ..... SQ .......2-23-78..... 23 ..........Clearfield, Utah/Clearfield HS64 Ryan Brand................. LS .......... 6-0 ..... 240 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........10-6-79..... 21 .......... El Centro, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College19 Ryan Breska................ QB ......... 6-4 ..... 212 ....... So. ..... RS .......4-10-81..... 20 ..........Fountain Valley, Calif./Purdue84 Kylee Brown................ WR ......... 6-3 ..... 175 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-10-81..... 21 ..........Blanding, Utah/San Juan HS20 Brad Burtenshaw......... WR ........5-11 ... 177....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....8-16-77..... 24 ..........Blanding Utah/San Juan HS85 Kawika Casco..............WR/DB .. 5-10 ... 175....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-30-82..... 19 ..........Lahaina, Hawaii/Lahainaluna HS95 Jason Caywood ........... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 240 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-18-80..... 20 .......... West Jordan, Utah/West Jordan HS32 D’Shaun Crockett........ DB ......... 5-7 ..... 186 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....8-25-79..... 22 ..........San Jose, Calif./Oak Grove HS15 Michael Culpepper.......DB/RB....5-10 ... 195....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-30-80..... 22 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Arizona Western JC31 Desmond Davis........... DB ......... 5-7 ..... 178 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....1-4-80....... 21 ..........Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard HS54 Sheldon Deckart.......... LB ......... 6-2 ..... 242 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....7-11-77..... 24 ..........St. George, Utah/Dixie HS71 Taz Decker .................. OL......... 6-4 ..... 236 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......1-29-79..... 22 ..........St. George, Utah/Dixie HS82 Tony Dickamore.......... TE ......... 6-4 ..... 258 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....7-22-77..... 24 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS93 Corey Dodds ............... LB ......... 6-1 ..... 219 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......4-28-82..... 19 ..........Salt Lake City/Hillcrest HS49 CR Dwinell................. LB ......... 6-0 ..... 232 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....10-4-78..... 22 .......... Farmington, N.M./Mt. San Jacinto JC4 Brett Elliott ................. QB ......... 6-3 ..... 200 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-11-82..... 19 ..........Lake Oswego, Ore./Lake Oswego HS94 Steve Fifita.................. DL ......... 6-0 ..... 275 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......5-16-82..... 19 ..........Huntington Beach, Calif./Fountain Valley HS6 Thomas Fortune .......... RB ......... 6-3 ..... 228 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....7-2-79....... 22 ..........Colorado Springs, Colo./Harrison HS5 Maurice Gaines........... DB ......... 5-9 ..... 174 ....... So. ..... SQ .......9-11-79..... 21 ..........Oakland, Calif./McClymonds HS8 Joel Gines.................... QB ......... 6-1 ..... 209 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-22-77..... 24 .......... Provo, Utah/Provo HS69 Jordan Gross ............... OL ......... 6-6 ..... 303 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....7-20-80..... 21 ..........Fruitland, Idaho/Fruitland HS44 Tommy Hackenbruck .. RB......... 6-2 ..... 215 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......11-12-81 ... 19..........Bend, Ore./Mountain View HS96 Jess Hacker................. DL ......... 6-3 ..... 265 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......3-30-82..... 19 ..........Ivins, Utah/Snow Canyon HS89 Matt Hansen ............... TE ......... 6-6 ..... 230 ....... So. ..... SQ .......6-18-79..... 22 ..........Logan, Utah/Mountain Crest HS7 Devin Houston ............ WR .........5-10 ... 175....... Jr. ...... JC ........4-4-81....... 20 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./West Los Angeles JC28 Dameon Hunter........... RB .........5-11 ... 231....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....2-18-79..... 22 ..........San Bernardino, Calif./ Chaffey JC55 Kasey Jackson ............. DL ......... 6-3 ..... 300 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......11-2-76..... 24 ..........Provo, Utah/California74 Kurt Jackson ............... OL ......... 6-5..... 260 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......5-15-80..... 21 .......... Orem, Utah/Timpview80 Paris Jackson .............. WR ......... 6-3..... 190 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-24-80..... 21 .......... Vancouver, B.C./Butte JC18 Chad Jacobsen............ WR ......... 6-5 ..... 208 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......9-21-80..... 21 ..........Springville, Utah/Springville65 Al Johnson .................. DL ......... 6-2 ..... 240 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....1-30-81..... 20 ..........San Diego, Calif./Crawford HS52 Marcus Jones .............. DE ......... 6-2 ..... 245 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....11-28-78 ... 22..........Phoenix, Ariz./Mountain Pointe HS13 J.D. Jorgensen............. QB ......... 6-4 ..... 230 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......5-7-80....... 21 ..........Price, Utah/Carbon HS20 Airabin Justin .............. DB .........5-10 ... 181....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....3-25-80..... 21 .......... Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft HS27 Ryan Kaneshiro........... K ........... 5-9 ..... 194 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....2-16-79..... 22 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS59 Doug Kaufusi.............. OL ......... 6-6 ..... 308 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....4-19-76..... 25 .......... Salt Lake City/Olympus HS86 Jason Kaufusi .............. DE ......... 6-3..... 250 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....2-27-79..... 22 ..........Salt Lake City/East HS68 Chris Kemoeatu........... DL ......... 6-4 ..... 315 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......1-4-83....... 18 .......... Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HS98 Ma’ake Kemoeatu....... DL ......... 6-5 ..... 305 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-10-79..... 22 ..........Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HS14 Brian Lewis................. P ............ 6-2 ..... 220 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......2-27-77..... 24 ..........St. George, Utah/Oklahoma43 Jeremy Lyman............. LB ......... 6-2 ..... 231 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....11-12-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Nebraska27 Josh Lyman................. WR ........ 6-0 ..... 194 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....11-12-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Dixie JC66 Steve McKane............. OL ......... 6-0 ..... 295 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....3-13-75..... 26 .......... Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS53 Dustin McQuivey ....... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 279 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....3-27-78..... 23 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS8 Jaun McNutt................ WR ......... 6-1 ..... 185 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-19-82..... 19 ..........San Diego, Calif./Marian Catholic HS36 Stan Moleni................. LB ......... 6-2 ..... 255 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......4-22-76..... 24 ..........Laie, Hawaii/Brigham Young22 Bo Nagahi.................... DB .........5-10 ... 178....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-11-81..... 20 ..........Salt Lake City/Skyline HS9 James Neslen............... WR ........ 6-1 ..... 183 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......3-2-82....... 19 ..........Sandy, Utah/Hillcrest HS17 Arnold Parker.............. DB ......... 6-2 ..... 209 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....7-1-81....... 20 ..........Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron HS47 Dominic Payne............ LB .......... 6-4 ..... 205 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-25-80..... 21 ..........Phoenix, Ariz./Eastern Arizona JC34 J.R. Peroulis................ RB ......... 6-1 ..... 210 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......9-9-79....... 22 ..........Grand Junction, Colo./Arizona State57 Max Petersen............... OL ......... 6-4 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......4-11-79..... 22 ..........Morgan, Utah/Morgan HS


2001 UTAH ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

Aalona, Makai ............. Ah-ah-lo-na, Ma-kyBahr ........................................................ BarBolinger....................................... Bowl-in-jerBoudreau .......................................Boo-drow(Casco) Kawika ..........................Ka-VEE-ka(Crockett), D’Shaun .................... Da-ShawnDeckart ........................................... Deck-ertDwinell .......................................... Dwin-ELFifita ............................................. Fee-feet-aGines ..................................................... Jines(Justin) Airabin ............................ Air-uh-binKaneshiro ................................. Con-a-sheeroKaufusi ................................. Cow-FOO-see

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

Kemoeatu, Ma’ake Kay-moy-AH-too,Ma-AH-kay

(McNutt) Jaun ................................. Joo-ahnMoleni ..........................................Mo-lennyNagahi........................................... Na-ga-heeNeslen .............................................. Nez-len(Payne) Dominic ........................ Dom-i-neekPeroulis ........................................ Per-oo-lissPouha, Sione ............... Bo-oo-ha, See-oh-neeRevill, Dave .........................................RevelRowbotham ............................. row-both-umScarbrough.......................................Scar-broSape, Lauvale ................SA-pay, Lao-va-lay

(Scott), Yohance ...................... Yo-hahn-SAYSeverns............................................Sev-ernsSouza ............................................... Sue-zuhTa’amu ......................................... Ta-ah-mooTaliauli, Soane..... Ta-lee-a-oo-lee, So-ah-nayTauala, Elia..................... Tao-walla, Ay-lee-aTaumoepeau ..................... Tau-moy-pay-owVakalahi, Tevita ........ Va-ka-la-hee, Ta-vee-taVan Alfen, Jeron ........... Van All-fen, Jur-ronVialpando.............................. Vee-a-pond-ohWalterscheid.............................. Walter-shideWhetman ......................................... Wet-minWinegar.......................................Wine-a-gur

60 Sione Pouha................. OL ......... 6-4 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......2-2-79....... 22 ..........Salt Lake City/East HS67 Lewis Powell............... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 298 ....... So. ..... RS .......1-29-81..... 20 .......... East Palo Alto, Calif./Menlo-Atherton HS81 Scott Price................... TE ......... 6-4 ..... 252 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-12-76..... 25 ..........Castle Dale, Utah/Emery HS35 Dave Revill.................. DB .........5-11 ... 205....... So. ..... SQ .......10-28-80 ... 20..........Salt Lake City/Alta HS16 Lance Rice................... QB ......... 6-1 ..... 193 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....3-27-78..... 23 .......... Salt Lake City/Olympus HS56/90 Michael Richardson.....OL/TE ... 6-2..... 266 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-21-76..... 25 .......... Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS46 John Rowbotham........ DB ......... 6-1 ..... 218 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....10-19-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Dixie JC1 Cliff Russell ................ WR ........5-11 ... 180....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....2-8-79....... 22 ..........Ewa Beach, Hawaii/Campbell HS4 Antwoine Sanders........ DB ......... 6-3 ..... 200 ....... So. ..... JC ........9-22-77..... 23 ..........Fayetteville, N.C./Arizona Western JC97 Lauvale Sape............... DL ......... 6-2 ..... 270 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....8-29-80..... 21 .......... Wahiawa, Hawaii/Leilehua HS73 Josh Savage................. DE ......... 6-4 ..... 267 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....9-28-80..... 20 ..........Salt Lake City/Hillcrest HS25 Morgan Scalley............ WR ........5-10 ... 185....... Fr. ...... HS .......10-8-79..... 21 ..........Salt Lake City/Highland HS40 Rhett Scarbrough......... LB ......... 6-0 ..... 230 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......1-3-82....... 19 ..........Boise, Idaho/Capital HS21 Yohance Scott.............. DB ......... 6-0 ..... 185 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....1-29-79..... 22 ..........Chandler, Ariz./Eastern Arizona JC41 Chase Severns.............. DB ......... 6-2 ..... 189 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-6-82....... 19 ..........Star, Idaho/Capital HS17 Leroy Shelton.............. WR ........ 6-1 ..... 175 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......2-5-79....... 22 ..........Hilo, Hawaii/Iowa Wesleyan College26 Rob Sirstens................RB/WR .. 6-2..... 195 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......10-5-81..... 19 ..........Salt Lake City/Skyline HS23 Dennis Smith............... WR ........ 6-3 ..... 224 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....3-7-75....... 26 .......... Detroit, Mich./Mt. San Jacinto JC63 Garrett Smith............... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 276 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....2-18-80..... 21 .......... Tacoma, Wash./Washington HS62 Sean Souza.................. OL ......... 6-5 ..... 300 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....9-2-80....... 21 ..........Kane’ohe, Hawaii/St. Louis HS75 Ed Ta’amu................... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 320 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....11-8-79..... 21 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS30 Soane Taliauli.............. DB .........5-10 ... 190....... Fr. ..... HS .......6-4-83....... 18 ..........Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS5 Adam Tate................... RB ......... 6-1 ..... 230 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....5-22-78..... 23 ..........Alhambra, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College78 Elia Tauala.................. DL ......... 6-3 ..... 275 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........8-3-80....... 21 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Santa Ana JC87 James Taumoepeau...... TE ......... 6-4 ..... 253 ....... Jr. ...... RS .......12-1-76..... 24 ..........Midvale, Utah/Snow College88 Dwayne Taylor............ WR .........5-10 ... 180....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-20-82..... 19 ..........Oxnard, Calif./Hueneme HS58 Steven Thompson........ LB ..........5-10 ... 212....... Fr. ..... HS .......7-10-83..... 18 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Dorsey HS39 Zach Tune ................... LB ......... 6-2 ..... 250 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-3-82....... 19 ..........Artesia, Calif./Sunny Hills HS72 Tevita Vakalahi............ OL ......... 6-1 ..... 285 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-26-80..... 21 .......... Taylorsville, Utah/Taylorsville HS42 Jeran Van Alfen........... LB .........5-11 ... 209....... Sr. ...... RS .......1-17-79..... 22 ..........Atascadero, Calif./Cal Lutheran83 Eric Vialpando............. WR ........ 5-8 ..... 175 ....... Jr. ...... RS .......5-22-77..... 24 .......... Farmington, N.M./Mt. San Jacinto JC12 Justin Walterscheid...... WR ........ 5-8 ..... 162 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-23-80..... 21 ..........Grand Junction, Colo./Grand Junction HS9 Quincy Watkins ........... DB......... 5-8 ..... 154 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-8-80....... 21 .......... Compton, Calif./L.A. Harbor JC3 Cody Weight............... DB .........5-11 ... 179....... Jr. ...... RS .......11-11-79 ... 21..........Springville, Utah/Dixie JC11 Golden Whetman......... K/P ........ 6-0 ..... 190 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....7-29-79..... 22 ..........Kearns, Utah/Ricks JC10 Anthony White ........... DB ......... 5-9 ..... 201 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....7-22-81..... 20 ..........Rosemead, Calif./Rosemead HS50 Sam White................... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 298 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....11-8-77..... 23 ..........Roosevelt, Utah/Union HS61 Kevin Wilson............... OL ......... 6-7 ..... 307 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....5-2-76....... 25 ..........Roosevelt, Utah/Union HS45 Trevor Winegar............ K ...........5-10 ... 180....... Sr. ...... SQ .......4-24-77..... 24 ..........Salt Lake City/West HS2 Antonio Young.............. DB ......... 5-11 .... 185 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......10-13-83 ... 17..........Carson, Calif./Serra HS

Italics indicates players expected to join the team in the fall of 2001


2001 UTAH NUMERICAL ROSTERNo. Name............................Pos.........Hgt. ... Wgt. ..... Yr. ..... Exp. ..... B-Date ..... Age .......Hometown/Previous School1 Cliff Russell .................. WR ........5-11 ... 180....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....2-8-79....... 22 ..........Ewa Beach, Hawaii/Campbell HS2 Antonio Young............... DB ......... 5-11 .... 185 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......10-13-83 ... 17..........Carson, Calif./Serra HS3 Cody Weight................. DB .........5-11 ... 179....... Jr. ...... RS .......11-11-79 ... 21..........Springville, Utah/Dixie JC4 Brett Elliott ................... QB ......... 6-3 ..... 200 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-11-82..... 19 ..........Lake Oswego, Ore./Lake Oswego HS4 Antwoine Sanders.......... DB ......... 6-3 ..... 200 ....... So. ..... JC ........9-22-77..... 23 ..........Fayetteville, N.C./Arizona Western JC5 Adam Tate..................... RB ......... 6-1 ..... 230 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....5-22-78..... 23 ..........Alhambra, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College5 Maurice Gaines............. DB ......... 5-9 ..... 174 ....... So. ..... SQ .......9-11-79..... 21 ..........Oakland, Calif./McClymonds HS6 Thomas Fortune ............ RB ......... 6-3 ..... 228 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....7-2-79....... 22 ..........Colorado Springs, Colo./Harrison HS7 Devin Houston .............. WR ........5-10 ... 175....... Jr. ...... JC ........4-4-81....... 20 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./West Los Angeles JC8 Joel Gines...................... QB ......... 6-1 ..... 209 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-22-77..... 24 .......... Provo, Utah/Provo HS8 Jaun McNutt.................. WR ......... 6-1 ..... 185 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-19-82..... 19 ..........San Diego, Calif./Marian Catholic HS9 Quincy Watkins............. DB ......... 5-8 ..... 154 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-8-80....... 21 .......... Compton, Calif./L.A. Harbor JC9 James Neslen................. WR ........ 6-1 ..... 183 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......3-2-82....... 19 ..........Sandy, Utah/Hillcrest HS10 Anthony White ............. DB ......... 5-9 ..... 201 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....7-22-81..... 20 ..........Rosemead, Calif./Rosemead HS11 Golden Whetman........... K/P ........ 6-0 ..... 190 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....7-29-79..... 22 ..........Kearns, Utah/Ricks JC12 Justin Walterscheid........ WR ........ 5-8 ..... 162 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-23-80..... 21 ..........Grand Junction, Colo./Grand Junction HS13 J.D. Jorgensen............... QB ......... 6-4 ..... 230 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......5-7-80....... 21 ..........Price, Utah/Carbon HS14 Brian Lewis................... P ............ 6-2 ..... 220 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......2-27-77..... 24 ..........St. George, Utah/Oklahoma15 Michael Culpepper........DB/RB....5-10 ... 195....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-30-80..... 22 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Arizona Western JC16 Lance Rice..................... QB ......... 6-1 ..... 193 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....3-27-78..... 23 .......... Salt Lake City/Olympus HS17 Arnold Parker................ DB ......... 6-2 ..... 209 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....7-1-81....... 20 ..........Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron HS17 Leroy Shelton................ WR ........ 6-1 ..... 175 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......2-5-79....... 22 ..........Hilo, Hawaii/Iowa Wesleyan College18 Chad Jacobsen.............. WR ......... 6-5 ..... 208 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......9-21-80..... 21 ..........Springville, Utah/Springville19 Ryan Breska .................. QB......... 6-4 ..... 212 ....... So. ..... RS .......4-10-81..... 20 ..........Fountain Valley, Calif./Purdue20 Airabin Justin ................ DB .........5-10 ... 181....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....3-25-80..... 21 .......... Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft HS20 Brad Burtenshaw........... WR ........5-11 ... 177....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....8-16-77..... 24 ..........Blanding Utah/San Juan HS21 Yohance Scott................ DB ......... 6-0 ..... 185 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....1-29-79..... 22 ..........Chandler, Ariz./Eastern Arizona JC22 Bo Nagahi...................... DB .........5-10 ... 178....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-11-81..... 20 ..........Salt Lake City/Skyline HS23 Dennis Smith................. WR ........ 6-3 ..... 224 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....3-7-75....... 26 .......... Detroit, Mich./Mt. San Jacinto JC24 Daryl Adams ................. DB ......... 6-0 ..... 190 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-1-82....... 19 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Verbum Dei HS25 Morgan Scalley.............. WR ........5-10 ... 185....... Fr. ...... HS .......10-8-79..... 21 ..........Salt Lake City/Highland HS26 Rob Sirstens..................RB/WR .. 6-2..... 195 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......10-5-81..... 19 ..........Salt Lake City/Skyline HS27 Josh Lyman................... WR ........ 6-0 ..... 194 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....11-12-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Dixie JC27 Ryan Kaneshiro............. K ........... 5-9 ..... 194 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....2-16-79..... 22 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS28 Dameon Hunter............. RB .........5-11 ... 231....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....2-18-79..... 22 ..........San Bernardino, Calif./ Chaffey JC29 Brandon Bliss................ RB ......... 6-0 ..... 210 ....... So. ..... SQ .......3-1-79....... 22 ..........Farmington, Conn./Farmington HS30 Soane Taliauli................ DB .........5-10 ... 190....... Fr. ..... HS .......6-4-83....... 18 ..........Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS31 Desmond Davis............. DB ......... 5-7 ..... 178 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....1-4-80....... 21 ..........Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard HS32 D’Shaun Crockett.......... DB ......... 5-7 ..... 186 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....8-25-79..... 22 ..........San Jose, Calif./Oak Grove HS33 Edwin Benton............... RB .........5-10 ... 198....... So. ..... SQ .......4-5-81....... 20 ..........Fresno, Calif./Hoover HS34 J.R. Peroulis.................. RB ......... 6-1 ..... 210 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......9-9-79....... 22 ..........Grand Junction, Colo./Arizona State35 Dave Revill.................... DB .........5-11 ... 205....... So. ..... SQ .......10-28-80 ... 20..........Salt Lake City/Alta HS36 Stan Moleni................... LB ......... 6-2 ..... 255 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......4-22-76..... 24 ..........Laie, Hawaii/Brigham Young39 Zach Tune ..................... LB ......... 6-2 ..... 250 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-3-82....... 19 ..........Artesia, Calif./Sunny Hills HS40 Rhett Scarbrough........... LB ......... 6-0 ..... 230 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......1-3-82....... 19 ..........Boise, Idaho/Capital HS41 Chase Severns............... DB ......... 6-2 ..... 189 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-6-82....... 19 ..........Star, Idaho/Capital HS42 Jeran Van Alfen............. LB .........5-11 ... 209....... Sr. ...... RS .......1-17-79..... 22 ..........Atascadero, Calif./Cal Lutheran43 Jeremy Lyman............... LB ......... 6-2 ..... 231 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....11-12-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Nebraska44 Tommy Hackenbruck.... RB ......... 6-2 ..... 215 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......11-12-81 ... 19..........Bend, Ore./Mountain View HS45 Trevor Winegar.............. K ...........5-10 ... 180....... Sr. ...... SQ .......4-24-77..... 24 ..........Salt Lake City/West HS46 John Rowbotham.......... DB ......... 6-1 ..... 218 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....10-19-79 ... 21..........Salt Lake City/Dixie JC47 Dominic Payne.............. LB .......... 6-4 ..... 205 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-25-80..... 21 ..........Phoenix, Ariz./Eastern Arizona JC48 Joey Bolinger................ DB ......... 6-2 ..... 210 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......12-27-81 ... 19..........Edmond, Okla./Edmond North HS49 CR Dwinell................... LB ......... 6-0 ..... 232 ....... Sr. ...... 1VL .....10-4-78..... 22 .......... Farmington, N.M./Mt. San Jacinto JC50 Sam White..................... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 298 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....11-8-77..... 23 ..........Roosevelt, Utah/Union HS51 Brooks Bahr.................. LB ......... 6-3 ..... 225 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....3-8-77....... 24 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS52 Marcus Jones ................ DE ......... 6-2 ..... 245 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....11-28-78 ... 22..........Phoenix, Ariz./Mountain Pointe HS53 Dustin McQuivey ......... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 279 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....3-27-78..... 23 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS54 Sheldon Deckart............ LB ......... 6-2 ..... 242 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....7-11-77..... 24 ..........St. George, Utah/Dixie HS55 Kasey Jackson............... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 300 ....... Jr. ...... TR.......11-2-76..... 24 ..........Provo, Utah/California


2001 UTAH NUMERICAL ROSTER

Seniors (25)Phil BlackmonTony DickamoreCR DwinellThomas FortuneDameon HunterRyan KaneshiroDoug KaufusiMa’ake KemoeatuSteve McKaneStan MoleniScott PriceMichaelRichardsonJohn RowbothamCliff Russell

UTES BY CLASS

Lauvale SapeYohance ScottLeroy SheltonDennis SmithEd Ta’amuAdam TateJeran Van AlfenGolden WhetmanSam WhiteKevin WilsonTrevor Winegar

Juniors (27)Brooks BahrRyan BrandBrad Burtenshaw

D’Shaun CrockettMichael CulpepperDesmond DavisSheldon DeckartJoel GinesJordan GrossDevin HoustonKasey JacksonParis JacksonAl JohnsonMarcus JonesAirabin JustinBrian LewisJeremy LymanJosh LymanDominic Payne

J.R. PeroulisGarrett SmithElia TaualaJames TaumoepeauTevita VakalahiEric VialpandoQuincy WatkinsCody Weight

Sophomores (15)Edwin BentonJustin BoudreauRyan BreskaMaurice GainesMatt HansenJason Kaufusi

Dustin McQuiveyArnold ParkerLewis PowellDave RevillLance RiceAntwoine SandersJosh SavageSean SouzaAnthony White

Freshmen (33)Makai Aalona (RS)Daryl Adams (RS)Brandon Bliss (RS)Joey Bolinger (RS)Jesse Boone

Kylee BrownKawika Casco (RS)Jason Caywood (RS)Taz Decker (RS)Corey Dodds (RS)Brett Elliott (RS)Steve FifitaTommyHackenbruck (RS)Jess Hacker (RS)Kurt JacksonChad JacobsenJ.D. JorgensenChris KemoeatuJaun McNuttBo Nagahi (RS)

James Neslen (RS)Max Petersen (RS)Sione PouhaMorgan ScalleyRhett Scarbrough (RS)Chase Severns (RS)Rob SirstensSoane TaliauliDwayne TaylorSteven ThompsonZach Tune (RS)Justin WalterscheidAntonio Young

(RS)=RedshirtFreshman

56 Michael Richardson.......OL/TE ... 6-2..... 266 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-21-76..... 25 .......... Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS57 Max Petersen................ OL ......... 6-4 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......4-11-79..... 22 ..........Morgan, Utah/Morgan HS58 Steven Thompson.......... LB ..........5-10 ... 212....... Fr. ..... HS .......7-10-83..... 18 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Dorsey HS59 Doug Kaufusi................ OL ......... 6-6 ..... 308 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....4-19-76..... 25 .......... Salt Lake City/Olympus HS60 Sione Pouha................... OL ......... 6-4 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......2-2-79....... 22 ..........Salt Lake City/East HS61 Kevin Wilson................ OL ......... 6-7 ..... 307 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....5-2-76....... 25 ..........Roosevelt, Utah/Union HS62 Sean Souza.................... OL ......... 6-5 ..... 300 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....9-2-80....... 21 ..........Kane’ohe, Hawaii/St. Louis HS63 Garrett Smith................ DL ......... 6-3 ..... 276 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....2-18-80..... 21 .......... Tacoma, Wash./Washington HS64 Ryan Brand................... LS .......... 6-0 ..... 240 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........10-6-79..... 21 .......... El Centro, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College65 Al Johnson .................... DL ......... 6-2 ..... 240 ....... Jr. ...... 1VL .....1-30-81..... 20 ..........San Diego, Calif./Crawford HS66 Steve McKane............... OL ......... 6-0 ..... 295 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....3-13-75..... 26 .......... Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS67 Lewis Powell................. DL ......... 6-3 ..... 298 ....... So. ..... RS .......1-29-81..... 20 .......... East Palo Alto, Calif./Menlo-Atherton HS68 Chris Kemoeatu............. DL ......... 6-4 ..... 315 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......1-4-83....... 18 .......... Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HS69 Jordan Gross ................. OL ......... 6-6 ..... 303 ....... Jr. ...... 2VL .....7-20-80..... 21 ..........Fruitland, Idaho/Fruitland HS70 Makai Aalona................ OL ......... 6-5 ..... 260 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......7-7-79....... 22 .......... Salt Lake City/Cottonwood HS71 Taz Decker.................... OL ......... 6-4 ..... 236 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......1-29-79..... 22 ..........St. George, Utah/Dixie HS72 Tevita Vakalahi.............. OL ......... 6-1 ..... 285 ....... Jr. ...... SQ .......2-26-80..... 21 .......... Taylorsville, Utah/Taylorsville HS73 Josh Savage................... DE ......... 6-4 ..... 267 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....9-28-80..... 20 ..........Salt Lake City/Hillcrest HS74 Kurt Jackson ................. OL ......... 6-5..... 260 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......5-15-80..... 21 .......... Orem, Utah/Timpview75 Ed Ta’amu..................... OL ......... 6-3 ..... 320 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....11-8-79..... 21 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS77 Phil Blackmon............... OL ......... 6-5 ..... 319 ....... Sr. ...... SQ .......1-18-79..... 22 ..........Los Angeles, Calif./Santa Monica JC78 Elia Tauala.................... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 275 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........8-3-80....... 21 ..........Honolulu, Hawaii/Santa Ana JC79 Jesse Boone................... OL ......... 6-5 ..... 270 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......1-28-82..... 18 ..........Fillmore, Utah/Millard HS80 Paris Jackson................. WR ........ 6-3 ..... 190 ....... Jr. ...... JC ........7-24-80..... 21 .......... Vancouver, B.C./Butte JC81 Scott Price..................... TE ......... 6-4 ..... 252 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-12-76..... 25 ..........Castle Dale, Utah/Emery HS82 Tony Dickamore............ TE ......... 6-4 ..... 258 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....7-22-77..... 24 ..........Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS83 Eric Vialpando............... WR ........ 5-8 ..... 175 ....... Jr. ...... RS .......5-22-77..... 24 .......... Farmington, N.M./Mt. San Jacinto JC84 Kylee Brown.................. WR ......... 6-3 ..... 175 ....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-10-81..... 21 ..........Blanding, Utah/San Juan HS85 Kawika Casco...............WR/DB .. 5-10 ... 175....... Fr. ...... RS .......6-30-82..... 19 ..........Lahaina, Hawaii/Lahainaluna HS86 Jason Kaufusi ................ DE ......... 6-3..... 250 ....... So. ..... 1VL .....2-27-79..... 22 ..........Salt Lake City/East HS87 James Taumoepeau........ TE ......... 6-4 ..... 253 ....... Jr. ...... RS .......12-1-76..... 24 ..........Midvale, Utah/Snow College88 Dwayne Taylor.............. WR .........5-10 ... 180....... Fr. ..... HS .......4-20-82..... 19 ..........Oxnard, Calif./Hueneme HS89 Matt Hansen ................. TE ......... 6-6 ..... 230 ....... So. ..... SQ .......6-18-79..... 22 ..........Logan, Utah/Mountain Crest HS90 Michael Richardson.......OL/TE ... 6-2..... 266 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-21-76..... 25 .......... Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS93 Corey Dodds ................. LB ......... 6-1 ..... 219 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......4-28-82..... 19 ..........Salt Lake City/Hillcrest HS94 Steve Fifita.................... DL ......... 6-0 ..... 275 ....... Fr. ...... HS .......5-16-82..... 19 ..........Huntington Beach, Calif./Fountain Valley HS95 Jason Caywood ............. DL ......... 6-3 ..... 240 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......9-18-80..... 20 .......... West Jordan, Utah/West Jordan HS96 Jess Hacker................... DL ......... 6-3 ..... 265 ....... Fr. ...... RS .......3-30-82..... 19 ..........Ivins, Utah/Snow Canyon HS97 Lauvale Sape................. DL ......... 6-2 ..... 270 ....... Sr. ...... 2VL .....8-29-80..... 21 .......... Wahiawa, Hawaii/Leilehua HS98 Ma’ake Kemoeatu......... DL ......... 6-5 ..... 305 ....... Sr. ...... 3VL .....1-10-79..... 22 ..........Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HS99 Justyn Boudreau ........... DE ......... 6-3 ..... 245 ....... So. ..... SQ .......2-23-78..... 23 ..........Clearfield, Utah/Clearfield HSItalics indicates players expected to join the team in the fall of 2001


LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2001OFFENSEStrengths: Offensive Line, RunningBacksQuestion Marks: Receivers,Quarterbacks• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Change is in the air for Utah’soffense in 2001. Although there will benew players at several key positions,perhaps the biggest shift will be philo-sophical. Seasoned college and NFLassistant coach Craig Ver Steeg is Utah’snew offensive coordinator and quarter-backs coach, and his coaching resumespeaks of a wide open offense. Mostrecently the quarterbacks coach atIllinois (1997-00), Ver Steeg cut hiscoaching teeth on the staff of Utah’spass-happy offensive juggernaut of thelate ‘80s.

Other coaching changes could alsoimpact Utah’s offensive style. For thefirst time in two decades, Utah’s receiv-ers and running backs will have newcoaches. Vincent White, who coached atArizona State a year ago, is Utah’s newreceivers and running backs coach.Another move finds Alex Gerke, a formerUte player and graduate assistant, backin the fold as the tackles/tight endscoach. Two first-year graduate assistantswere also hired by the offense. KevinClune will assist with the running backsand former Ute defensive back Jay Hillwill help coach the receivers and tightends.

The revamped staff will implement anew offense based on flexibility, balance,efficiency and discipline, all Ver Steegtrademarks in his previous stops atCincinnati, Harvard, the Chicago Bearsand Illinois.

Just who will actually run the newoffense is unknown going into springball, but whomever the quarterback is,he’ll have plenty of time to makedecisions thanks to a tremendousoffensive line. He’ll need to break in astable of new receivers in another yet-to-be-resolved position. And, while the mantaking the snaps will hand off to one ofthe league’s best running backs, the newoffense demands more than a singlepower back.

Here’s a peek at what’s ahead for theUte offense:

Offensive LineWithout question the best known

facet of Utah’s offense, the line is deep,strong and experienced. Returning first-team all-conference tackle Doug Kaufusi(6-6, 308, Sr.) is the most nationallyrecognizable name, but he’s surroundedby honor candidates. For instance, juniorJordan Gross (6-6, 303) is developinginto a player of Kaufusi-like stature.Honorable mention all-Mountain WestConference as a sophomore in 2000,Gross started every game, eight at tackle.Another tackle with starting experienceis senior Kevin Wilson (6-7, 307), whodid a nice job when injuries forced Grossto move inside to right guard. With thosethree players, the tackle position is notonly talented, but relatively deep.

The situation at guard could be asgood or better as at tackle ... or it couldbe the question mark of the line. Ex-pected to receive a medical hardship yearfrom the NCAA is Sam White (6-3, 298,Sr.). The 2000 preseason all-conferencepick missed virtually the entire seasonwith a knee injury and a healthy Whitewill be a critical link in Utah’s line nextfall. Tough and aggressive, he can playeither guard position, but the best casescenario would have him playing on theright side, a bookend to big Ed Ta’amu(6-3, 320). Ta’amu, who needs to gradu-ate this summer to receive his fourth yearof eligibility per NCAA rules on initialnon-qualifiers, takes this position fromgood to great. He started every game atleft guard last year and, if he returns, willturn heads in college and beyond withhis size, strength and technique.

The backups at guard appear to havesome talent too. Tevita Vakalahi (6-1,285, Jr.) made a successful transitionfrom defensive to offensive line last yearand is positioned behind White at rightguard. Freshman Sione Pouha (6-4, 260)could be the understudy to Ta’amu atleft guard.

Center looks solid with three“starters” returning. Steve McKane (6-0,295, Sr.), who like White is awaitingNCAA medical hardship clearance,started the first two games before aseason-ending knee injury. In steppedtalented redshirt freshman DustinMcQuivey (6-3, 279) as the starter fornext six games until injuring his knee.

Michael Richardson (6-2, 266, Sr.),arguably the most versatile lineman inthe conference, stepped in for the finalthree games. Richardson was honorablemention all-league as a junior despiteplaying all over the place. Armed withtwo numbers (56 and 90), he started onetime or another at center, guard and tightend.

Tight EndsThree part-time starters are back from

a year ago, Richardson, Scott Price (6-4,252, Sr.) and Matt Hansen (6-6, 230, So.).Richardson will start in the spring andthe other two, along with senior TonyDickamore (6-4, 258), will fight for thebackup job. Utah didn’t sign any tightends in the latest recruiting class but thereturnees might look as green asnewcomers at the start of spring. That’sbecause Ver Steeg promises to throw tothe tight ends, rather than limiting themto blocking, their primary role for thepast 10 years.

QuarterbacksAlthough this position is wide open

going into spring ball, don’t confuseuncertainty and youth with lack of talent.Only sophomore Lance Rice (6-1, 193)has any NCAA game experience, but he,along with Purdue transfer Ryan Breska(6-4, 212, So.) and highly touted redshirtfreshman Brett Elliott (6-3, 200) havequite a battle shaping up.

Sophomore Lance Rice is one of three talentedyoung candidates at quarterback.


LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2001Rice was 2-1 as the starter last year

and played in four games total. He beganthe year as the third string QB behindtwo senior co-starters. By season’s end,he had wrested away the starting spot,completing nearly 50 percent of his passattempts and throwing for four TDs.

While Rice was getting game time,Breska and Elliott were directing thescout teams. Breska, scheduled to beone of Drew Brees’ backups at Purdueafter redshirting in 1999, instead opted totransfer to Utah last fall. Bound byNCAA transfer rules, he could not playin any games, although he couldpractice. As for Elliott, with two seniorquarterbacks and Rice, a redshirtfreshman, ahead of him on the depthchart, redshirting made the most sense.

This much is certain: While the threeoffer different strengths, the quarterbacksituation looks better than it has foryears. Rice is athletic, poised, intelligentand makes good decisions. His biggestbonus may be his game experience.Breska is a strong-armed, big, drop backstyle quarterback with a very quickrelease. A dedicated student of thegame, Breska’s edge might be how wellhis style is suited to the new offense.Elliott, a former high school phenom, is ahybrid of the other two. Fairly athletic,he also possesses a good arm, attitudeand leadership ability. He could make hisclaim to the starting spot on the groundsthat he is the complete package.

Wide ReceiversThis was a critical recruiting area for

the Utes in the off-season, since onlysenior Cliff Russell and junior walk-onJosh Lyman have any measurable D-Iexperience. Fortunately, new receiverscoach Vincent White will be greeted witha recruiting class that boasts six qualitywideouts. Four of those are consideredblue chip catches: freshmen LynzellJackson and Jaun McNutt and jucotransfers Paris Jackson and DevinHouston.

However, White will have to waituntil fall to see how they and the rest ofthe signing crop stack up. (LynzellJackson may need a year to meet NCAAacademic requirements, which wouldpush his start back to 2002.)

White won’t get a live glimpse of his

only proven star until fall either: Russellis scheduled for jaw surgery and willmiss most of spring drills. At leastRussell’s skills are well documented. Hewas honorable mention all-league lastseason despite missing all of three andmost of four games with a broken arm.Believed to be the fastest player ever tocompete for Utah (he runs a 4.25 forty-yard dash), Russell led Utah with 37receptions and was second in receivingyards (517) and touchdowns (3) in ashortened season.

With Russell out of spring drills,watch for Josh Lyman to stand out. As asophomore last year, Lyman caught 17balls for 245 yards and 1 TD andaveraged 14.4 yards per catch, secondbest on the team. Another returnee whocould get a long look in Russell’sabsence is senior Dennis Smith, whohas tried his hand at receiver, slot backand tight end. Redshirt freshman JustinWalterschied and returned Mormonmissionary Morgan Scalley also hope tomake an impression. Scalley, a 1997honorable mention high school All-American, registered for second semes-ter classes and is eligible for spring ball.

Running BacksWhile a power run game remains the

objective under new offensive coordina-tor Ver Steeg, the way it is executed willcreate a dramatically different look. TheUtes will rely on a lead back, but they’llalso utilize a fullback, a change fromrecent years. The key to Ver Steeg’s planis using balance and execution to forcethe defense to defend multiple forma-tions with plays that are simple for theoffense to run. His running backs will mixit up with off-tackle, inside and perimeterruns, and they’ll also be pass catchingthreats. Ver Steeg believes in throwingthe ball to every eligible receiver and thebacks are no exception.

While this position was not tremen-dously productive on the stat sheet ayear ago, there is some talent. Hence thedecision not to bring in any new runningbacks in the recent signing class. SeniorAdam Tate (6-1, 230), second-team all-conference a year ago, is a big, powerfulback in the mold of former Utah andcurrent NFL stars Jamal Anderson andMike Anderson. Tate should be even

better this year with spring and fallpractices under his belt. He joined theteam late in August and missed theentire preseason camp last year whileawaiting academic clearance. Tate didn’tcrack the lineup full-time until the fourthgame of the season, yet in nine gamestotal, he rushed for 660 net yards (73.3yards per game) and a team-best seventouchdowns. The MWC’s third-leadingrusher in 2000 is practically a shoo-in forpreseason all-conference honors this fall.

Tate could get some in-housecompetition from a few sources, namelyArizona State transfer J.R. Peroulis (6-1,210). One of ASU’s fastest players and aformer nationally ranked high schoolsprinter, Peroulis transferred to Utah lastfall and played for the practice squadwhile fulfilling his NCAA transferrequirements.

Two seniors who played very well attimes last year will also be in the mix.Thomas Fortune (6-3, 228) and DameonHunter (5-11, 231) each offer a differentdimension to Utah’s run game. Fortunegoes into spring as the starting fullback.Hunter, a slasher, will join Tate andPeroulis at halfback.

Senior Adam Tate is one of the Mountain WestConference's best running backs.


LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2001DEFENSEStrengths: Defensive Line, LinebackersQuestion Marks: Corners, Safeties• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Change isn’t always a good thing.For instance, defensive coordinator KyleWhittingham is a firm believer in thestatus quo. That’s because his defensewas the best in the Mountain WestConference last year and ranks amongthe league leaders, year in and year out.

There was some movement on thedefensive coaching staff in the off-season, with Bill Busch accepting anoffer to coach the safeties. Whittingham,responsible for that position beforeBusch came on board in late December,will now oversee the linebackers.

Turnover did hit the defense in a bigway, but it mostly came on the playerpersonnel front, where graduation cutdeeply into last year’s two-deep. Goneare two first-team all-conference defend-ers: cornerback Andre Dyson andlinebacker Kautai Olevao. The Dyson-ledbackfield was particularly decimated.None of the three rotating starters atstrong and free safety returns and thetop three corners must also be replaced.

Not surprisingly, two thirds of Utah’sincoming recruiting class plays on thedefensive side of the ball. They will joina unit that, while lacking upperclassmenin places, has plenty of potential.

Here’s an idea of who will contributedefensively for Utah:

Defensive LineOpposing offensive lines are going

to hate playing Utah, whose defensiveline was the area least affected bygraduation. Best yet, most of thereturners are viable honor candidates.

Shoulder to shoulder on the rightside is one of the most imposing duos inthe conference, if not the nation. At rightend, Jason Kaufusi (6-3, 250, So.) wasthe 2000 Mountain West Conference co-Freshman of the Year. He would surelyhave made the all-conference first orsecond team had he not missed twogames with an ankle injury. Instead, hewas named honorable mention all-MWCafter averaging 7.0 tackles per game andblasting in for 16 tackles for loss, eightsacks and eight quarterback hurries. At

his side is three-technique tackle GarrettSmith (6-3, 276, Jr.), another quarterbacknightmare and also an honorablemention all-MWC pick. Smith, whosespeed and cutthroat attitude will makehim a contender for first-team all-conference honors this year, finished theseason with 10 sacks and 10 QB hurries.

Here’s where it gets interesting.Ma’ake Kemoeatu (6-5, 305, Sr.), whocame to Utah as a non-qualifier, whichinitially cost him a year of eligibility, haspetitioned the NCAA to regain that year.If he is successful in his appeal, he’ll beback, but maybe not at nose guard,where he was honorable mention all-MWC a year ago. Instead, the coacheswant a trimmer Kemoeatu (he shed 15pounds from last fall) to move outside tobase end, where his height and strengthwill make him an imposing road block.Replacing Kemoeatu at nose guard inthat scenario is senior Lauvale Sape (6-2,270), who impressed as the backup lastyear (36 tackles, 4 for a loss).

The front line stars have a few hotprospects behind them, as well. JuniorMarcus Jones (6-2, 245) would start atmost other schools and keeps open endproductive when he subs in for Kaufusi.Behind Smith at tackle are two freshmenthe coaches really like: Steve Fifita (6-0,275) and Chris Kemoeatu (6-4, 315). Theyounger Kemoeatu was the most highlysought recruit on the Islands this yearand Utah won out over schools likeNebraska, Washington and Colorado forhis talents. Backups at nose guardinclude Kasey Jackson (6-3, 300, Jr.), atransfer via Hawaii and Cal, and sopho-more Lewis Powell (6-3, 298), who camein as a non-qualifier and redshirted lastyear.

Defensive BacksA big beneficiary of Utah’s heralded

defensive line will be the backfield,where experience is in short supply andpressure on the quarterback will bewelcomed. Though teams will certainlytest the green in Utah’s backfield, theymight not for long.

That’s partly because Arnold Parkerlies in wait. Parker, Utah’s starting nickelback a year ago as a redshirt freshman,will crop up all over the place this fall. Atremendous talent, Parker served in theshadows of seniors last year while helearned the ropes. He’ll create theshadow this year and it will extend fromlinebacker to corner to safety. Barringany unforeseen accidents, Parker, whocan play every defensive position exceptthe line, will rarely leave the field. Hismain position will be safety and he’llstart on the strong side.

At free safety, sophomore AnthonyWhite will get a good look in the spring.Come fall, incoming sophomoreAntwoine Sanders, who earned areputation for his quickness and hardhits in a brief junior college career, willmake a pitch to play.

Less known even than the safetiesare Utah’s corners and nickel backs.Those positions could be a bit fluid, atleast at first, with as many as sevenplayers serving as puzzle pieces. Rightnow, it looks like the starters will besenior Yohance Scott and junior AirabinJustin at the corners and redshirtfreshman Bo Nagahi at nickel back.

Senior Lauvale Sape is prepared to step in and startat nose guard.


LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL 2001Watch for former running back D’ShaunCrockett, with his exceptional quicknessand explosiveness, to force the issueafter he learns the position. Incomingfreshman Antonio Young, consideredone of the top high school defensivebacks available this year, should stepinto contention immediately. Two othersin the mix early are redshirt junior CodyWeight and junior Desmond Davis.

on special teams last year, will playbehind Deckart at rover in the spring. Hisgoal is to establish himself beforeAugust, when two coveted recruitsreport: Juco transfer Dominic Payne (6-4,205, Jr.), considered a major catch, is talland rangy and can cover a lot of ground.Freshman Steven Thompson (5-10, 212)already has such good skills he couldforce his way into the lineup immediately,rather than taking a redshirt year.

Behind Dwinell in the middle isredshirt freshman Zach Tune (6-2, 250), agood runner who shows signs of realpotential. A future prospect behind Bahrand Moleni at the “stud” is redshirtfreshman Corey Dodds (6-1, 219).

SPECIAL TEAMSStrengths: Kickers/PuntersQuestion Marks: Returners• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

For the first time in a quarter of acentury, Utah’s special teams will havenew leadership. Gary Andersen, ready tostart his fifth year as coach of thedefensive tackles and strong sidedefensive ends, has added special teamsto his duties. While he shouldn’t have totinker too much with the kicking situa-tion, he must oversee a completeoverhaul of the return game.

With two senior kickers on board,Andersen will have some decisions tomake. Ryan Kaneshiro and GoldenWhetman have both handled Utah’sfield goal and PAT kicks at variousstages of their careers and they’re readyto wage another battle for the startingjob. Kaneshiro, the starter as a freshmanin 1998, found himself third on depthchart in ‘99. Last year, he won hisstarting spot back in the fourth game,replacing Whetman. Kaneshiro did a nicejob, making all 22 of his PATs and 6 of 8field goal attempts. Whetman, mean-while, continued to handle kickoffs andwas also Utah’s long field goal kicker.His 55-yarder against Wyoming was thesecond longest field goal in schoolhistory.

The strong-legged Whetman wasalso the starting punter last year and heuncorked some boomers, although heoften sacrificed distance (averaged 38.7

yards per punt) for accuracy (placed 19punts inside the 20). He might need bothfacets this year to beat out Oklahomatransfer Brian Lewis. Lewis wasOklahoma’s starting punter in 1995before leaving on an LDS church missionand returning to find his scholarshipgone. He finished 21st in the nation inpunting average as a freshman (41.92)and his long punt of 78 yards suggestshe has a leg to rival Whetman’s (longpunt of 67 yards).

Andersen promises there will behealthy competition for the returners,too, but who exactly who will be in themix is unsettled. Certainly, whomeverreturns kicks and punts for the Utes willhave some giant shoes to fill. SteveSmith, one of the greatest returners inschool history, and Patrick Dyson, theMWC’s second-leading kickoff returnerin 2000, have both moved on.

Replacing career punt record holderSmith could be one of two redshirtfreshmen: Bo Nagahi or JustinWalterscheid. Nagahi presents aninteresting option. As a senior in highschool, he averaged 35 yards per puntreturn. Some possibilities to returnkickoffs are D’Shaun Crockett (whoreturned two kicks for 52 yards last year),Arnold Parker , Desmond Davis andNagahi.

LinebackersAlthough four-year starter and three-

year all-leaguer Kautai Olevao is gone,experience is the buzzword at linebacker.Sheldon Deckart (6-2, 242, Jr.), Utah’ssecond leading tackler as a sophomorelast year with 73, will move from middlelinebacker to rover. Deckart, who hasgreat speed and lateral movement, isideally suited for rover, where he shouldmake a run for postseason honors.

Replacing Deckart in the middle willlikely be CR Dwinell (6-0, 232, Sr.).Dwinell’s aggressive style earned himplaying time as a walk-on last year.

At the “stud” watch for BrooksBahr (6-3, 225, Jr.), whose game has beenquieted in past years by injuries, to makesome noise this year. In a similar situa-tion is Bahr’s projected backup, StanMoleni (6-2, 255, Sr.), a Brigham Youngtransfer the coaches expected tocontribute last year before a preseasonAchilles tear.

The backup situation is good atevery linebacker position. Junior JeremyLyman (6-2, 231, Jr.), who did a nice job

Sophomore Arnold Parker will be on the field onevery defensive down, usually at strong safety.

Senior Golden Whetman is in a dog fight at twopositions: place kicker and punter.


HEAD COACH RON MCBRIDEThe college football map has changed in

recent years and thanks to Head Coach RonMcBride, Utah is now on it. The Utes, whostruggled through decades of second ratefootball prior to McBride’s hiring back in 1990,are now virtual fixtures in the annual confer-ence title race and regulars on the bowl gamecircuit.

McBride, the most successful coach inmodern times at Utah and its second-winningestcoach ever, is 75-53 in his 11 years, an average ofnearly seven wins per season. Utah postedwinning seasons from 1993-99 and finished at.500 or better in nine straight seasons (1991-99).To put some historical perspective on that feat,the last time the Utah football program went ninestraight years without a losing season was morethan a half a century ago. In fact, the Utesposted just 12 total winning seasons in the 30years preceding McBride’s hiring.

While he trails legendary former coach IkeArmstrong in all-time wins (Armstrong won 141games from 1925-49), McBride has no peer whenit comes to postseason play. Under his direction,the Utes have participated in five bowl games. Inthe 98 years leading up to his appointment, Utahplayed in three bowl games total.

McBride’s bowl credits include a 17-16 winover Fresno State in the 1999 Las Vegas Bowland a 16-13 win over Arizona in the 1994Freedom Bowl. He also took teams to the 1992Copper Bowl, 1993 Freedom Bowl and 1996Copper Bowl.

Those bowl games, along with someimpressive national rankings, have made Utah anational player in football. In 1994, McBride’sUtes set a school mark for most wins with a 10-2record, and their No. 8 final national ranking (No.10 AP) was also a U. best. The icing on the cakewas a win over Arizona in the 1994 FreedomBowl. Utah again broke into the rankings in 1996,spending four weeks in the Top 25 and climbingas high as No. 19. The 1999 Utes appearedregularly in the “others receiving votes”category during a 9-3 season that is tied for thesecond most wins in school history.

The Utes have also tasted conferencesuccess under McBride. In 1995, Utah tied forthe Western Athletic Conference championship,Utah’s first conference title since 1964. In 1999,the Utes won a share of the inaugural MountainWest Athletic Conference title. The biggest ofMcBride’s 51 conference wins have comeagainst arch rival Brigham Young, a program thathad defeated Utah in 16 of the 18 years prior toMac’s tenure. Those days are gone ... Utah haswon five of the last eight games with BYU,

CHARTING RON MCBRIDE

1990U.’s first shutout in nine yearsUpset Minnesota (35-29)

1991Improved nation’s worst defense41 placesLed WAC in total defenseSecond in WAC in passingdefenseFirst win over Wyoming inLaramie in 19 years

1992Invitation to Copper Bowl wasfirst Ute bowl trip in 28 yearsLost to favored Washington State(31-28) in Copper BowlFirst win ever at Air Force

1993Invitation to Freedom Bowlmarked first back-to-back bowls inschool historyLost to Pac-10 tri-champ USC (28-21) in Freedom BowlFirst road win against BYU in 22yearsOffense ranked fifth in nation

1994Freedom Bowl ChampionDefeated Arizona 16-13 inFreedom BowlFinal ranking of No. 8 (coaches)and No. 10 (AP) marked bestnational ranking in school history10-2 record best ever at Utah8-0 start tied school record4-0 against ranked teamsWins over Pac-10 champ Oregonand WAC champ Colorado StateNo. 18 in nation in total defenseLed WAC in every defensivecategoryFourth in nation in scoringoffenseFuture NFL pro-bowler LutherElliss was named first-team All-American

1995WAC Champion (4-way tie)First WAC title for Utah in 31 years

1996Invited to Copper BowlRegular season wins over bowl-bound Stanford and No. 20 Kansas

1997WAC Division runner-upKevin Dyson was highest draftedUte ever (No. 16 by Tennessee)

1998Mike Anderson (2000 NFLOffensive Rookie of the Year), ledWAC in rushingTeam led WAC and was 26th innation in total offense

1999MWC Champion (3-way tie)Las Vegas Bowl ChampionDefeated Fresno State 17-16 in LasVegas BowlNine wins (9-3) tied for second inschool historyFourth straight road win over BYULed MWC in scoring offense andscoring defense

2000Career win No. 75 is second mostin school history

RON MCBRIDERecord at Utah: 75-53 (11 years)Career Record: 75-53 (11 years)Bowl Record: 2-3Conference Titles: 29 winning seasons


HEAD COACH RON MCBRIDE

MAC’S MARKYear School Overall Conference* Postseason1990 Utah 4-7 2-6/7th1991 Utah 7-5 4-4/4th1992 Utah 6-6 4-4/5th (tie) Copper Bowl1993 Utah 7-6 5-3/4th (tie) Freedom Bowl1994 Utah 10-2 6-2/2nd (tie) Freedom Bowl1995 Utah 7-4 6-2/1st (tie)1996 Utah 8-4 6-2/2nd (tie) Copper Bowl1997 Utah 6-5 5-3/2nd (tie)1998 Utah 7-4 5-3/3rd (tie)1999 Utah 9-3 5-2/1st (tie) Las Vegas Bowl2000 Utah 4-7 3-4/5th (tie)Totals 75-53 51-35 2-3*Western Athletic, 1990-98; Mountain West, 1999-present

including a 20-17 over the No. 19 rankedCougars in 1999.

McBride’s production does not endon the field. His teams produce in theclassroom as well. Of the 194 seniorswho have come through his program, 141have graduated–a 73 percent successrate. Just as impressively, they havegraduated with an average GPA of 2.72.Kimball Christianson, a four-year startingsafety from 1997-00 was voted to the2000 Verizon Academic All-Americasecond team.

MCBRIDE’S COACHING TIME LINE1965: San Jose State, freshmancoach/defensive coordinator/linebackers1966-68: Piedmont Hills HighSchool (San Jose), defensivecoordinator,1969-71: Gavilan Junior College,offensive coordinator/offensive line1972-73: UC-Riverside, offensivecoordinator1974-76: Cal State-Long Beach,offensive coordinator1977-82: Utah, offensive coordinator1983-84: Wisconsin, offensive line1985-86: Utah, offensive line1987-89: Arizona, assistant headcoach/offensive line1990-present: Utah, head coach

for the Detroit Lions has started theresince he was Detroit’s first-round draftpick in 1995. Anthony Davis–Startinglinebacker for several NFL teams playedspecial teams for the 2001 Super Bowlchampion Baltimore Ravens.

ASSISTANT COACHING HIGHLIGHTSAt Arizona (assistant head coach,offensive line coach, 1987-89): Secondin Pac-10 ... Copper Bowl ... Glenn Parkerand Joe Tofflemire were second-teamAll-Americans and first-team all-Pac-10... Tofflemire won Morris Award (toplineman in Pac-10) ... Wildcats led Pac-10 in rushing all three years. At Utah(offensive line coach, 1985-86; offensivecoordinator, 1977-82): Seven all-WACoffensive linemen in eight total years ...Dean Miraldi, Wayne Jones, DaveCullity and Steve Folsom played in NFL... As offensive coordinator, Utes were35-30-1. At Wisconsin (offensive linecoach, 1983-84): Badgers were 14-8-1 ...1984 Hall of Fame Bowl ... coached PaulGruber (first lineman taken in NFL draft)and Jeff Dellanbach (Most ValuableLineman in Big Ten and second-teamAll-American).

A WINNING MARKIn 30 years of coaching college footballat Utah, Arizona, Wisconsin, Cal State-Long Beach, UC-Riverside, GavilanJunior College and San Jose State,McBride has been involved in 24winning seasons.

MCBRIDE’S PLAYING CAREERAn all-city football and baseballstandout at Los Angeles’ South GateHigh from 1954-57,McBride went onto become teamcaptain at San JoseState, where heplayed footballfrom 1959-62.Following his daysas a Spartanlinebacker, McBrideplayed professionalfootball with theSan Jose Apachesof the USA League,where he was alinebacker and

defensive coordinator.

WHAT IS ‘MAFU’?Known as a players’ coach, McBridecoined the acronym MAFU to explainhis philosophy. MAFU stands for“mental toughness, aggressiveness,fanatical effort and unity.”

PERSONALMcBride and his wife Vicky are parentsof four children: Danny, Mike, Jill andKelly. Jill’s husband, John Baxter, is anassistant football coach at Fresno State.Education: Bachelor’s degree insecondary education from San JoseState (1964). Birthdate: Oct. 14, 1939(61). Hometown: South Gate, Calif.

McBride’s players have also beensuccessful after their college careers areover. He has sent a steady stream ofplayers into the professional ranks andthe four Utah draft picks in April of 1995is a school record. There are currently 13McBride coached players on NFLrosters: Jamal Anderson, Mike Ander-son, Luther Elliss, Anthony Davis, KevinDyson, Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala, PhilGlover, Lance Scott, Barry Sims, PeneTalamaivao, Keith Embray, Henry Luskand Richard Seals.

NFL PLAY-MAKERSMcBride’s former Ute stars have madecertainly made their mark in the NationalFootball League. Some of the morenotable players include: Jamal Ander-son–All-pro running back for the AtlantaFalcons played in the 1999 Super Bowl.Mike Anderson–Denver Broncos’running back was named the 2000 NFLRookie of the Year. Kevin Dyson–Thefirst receiver taken in the 1998 draft waspicked No. 16 by the Tennessee Titans.He was a starter in the 2000 Super Bowl.Luther Elliss–All-pro defensive lineman


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DECKART FACTS: Honor candidateshould emerge as one of MWC’s bestlinebackers in 2001 ... will move frommiddle linebacker to rover ... greatphysical tools: size, strength and speed... originally signed with Utah in 1995,then went on LDS church mission to thePhilippines.UTAH: 2000–Played in every game andstarted nine ... only games he didn’t startwere when Utah went with nickelpackage ... second-leading Ute tacklerhad 73 total tackles ... 2 tackles for lossand 1 sack ...career-high 9 tackles threetimes (Cal, San Diego State, New Mexico)... best overall game was against BYU (8tackles, 1 sack and tackle for loss).1999–Played in every game, includingbowl, mostly for special teams ... playedrover in Las Vegas Bowl when starterwas injured ... 2 tackles in bowl game ...12 total tackles during regular seasonincluded 8 for special teams (secondmost on team) ... 1 quarterback hurry ...blocked two punts (vs. UNLV and ULM)... lettered. 1998–Injury redshirt (shoul-der).HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region in1994 for Dixie High ... football teamcaptain ... also all-state and all-regionsprinter.PERSONAL: Son of Trudy Gloster ...economics major ... born July 11, 1977.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS1999 11/0 5 7 12 0-0 0-02000 11/9 38 35 73 2-4 1-3Totals 22/9 43 42 85 2-4 1-3

54SHELDON DECKARTLinebacker6-2, 237, Jr.2VLSt. George, UtahDixie HS

GROSS FACTS: Honor candidate hasemerged as one of MWC’s best offen-sive linemen in just two years ... willlikely start at right tackle for secondstraight year, but can play both tackleand guard.UTAH: 2000–Honorable mention all-MWC pick of league’s coaches andmedia ... versatile player started all 11games, eight at right tackle and three atright guard. ... 727 total plays wassecond on line, just one short of first ...64 de-cleaters ranked third on team ...second in hustle average (89.9%) ...season best 10 de-cleaters vs. ColoradoState ... led Utes against Arizona with94% hustle ... 94% hustle and 8 de-cleaters against Air Force ... 92% hustleand 8 de-cleaters against BYU ...qualified for Academic all-MWC honors(3.14 GPA in communication). 1999–Played in nine games including LasVegas Bowl ... started last three regularseason games at right tackle ... 98%hustle against both New Mexico andWyoming ... 7 de-cleaters vs. UNM ...lettered.HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-stateoffensive and defensive lineman in 1997... second-team all-state defense as junior... Fruitland High (Idaho) star also madeall-conference team twice for offense anddefense ... 87 tackles and 8 sacks senioryear ... offensively, had 20 “pancakes” in1997 ... on conference champion team in1995 ... all-conference basketball player ...made state quarterfinals in discus ...National Honor Society ... student bodysecretary ... honor roll four years ...academic all-star.PERSONAL: Son of Alan and Jan Gross... has black belt in tae-kwon-do ... likesto snowboard ... political science major ...born July 20, 1980.

69JORDAN GROSSOffensive Line6-6, 303, Jr.2VLFruitland, IdahoFruitland HS

D. KAUFUSI FACTS: All-Americacandidate is returning first-team all-conference offensive lineman ... hasstarted at least part-time at left tacklesince his freshman year ... signed in 1994before departing on LDS church missionto Florida.UTAH: 2000–First-team all-MWC pickby league’s coaches, Football News andCollege Football News ... second-teamall-MWC by conference media ... ironman was in on 728 plays, most of theoffensive linemen ... 90.5% hustleaverage was also best on team ... 67 de-cleaters was second on team ... bestoverall game was against UNLV: 94%hustle and 12 de-cleaters ... 94% hustleand 8 de-cleaters vs. Air Force. 1999–Started all 12 games at left tackle (11 plusbowl game) ... averaged 8 de-cleaters pergame ... hustle average was 96% ...efficiency average was 88%. 1998–Played in nine games and started six ...sprained foot against Boise State causedhim to miss next two games ... 41 de-cleaters ... season hustle grade of 95% ...9 de-cleaters vs. Louisville ... 8 de-cleaters against both Hawaii and BoiseState. 1997–Redshirt.HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-statedefensive end for Olympus High (Utah)... all-region, all-city ... led Olympus insacks ... also lettered two years inbasketball.PERSONAL: Son of Petelo and EvelineKaufusi ... brothers Henry and Jeff bothplayed for Utah and younger brotherJason is sophomore on current Ute team... brother Steve is Ute defensive endscoach ... sociology major ... born April19, 1976.

59DOUG KAUFUSIOffensive Tackle6-6, 308, Sr.3VLSalt Lake CityOlympus HS


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J. KAUFUSI FACTS: 2000 MWCFreshman of the Year is a dominatingdefender ... hasn’t even touched hispotential ... could be one of nation’s bestdefensive linemen this year as a sopho-more ... hadn’t played football since 1996until last season ... signed with Utah in1997 before leaving for LDS churchmission to Panama City.UTAH: 2000–Voted MWC co-Freshmanof the Year by league’s coaches ... MWCDefensive Newcomer of the Year byleague’s media ... named first-team all-conference by Football News ... honor-able mention all-conference pick ofleague’s coaches ... true freshman startedall nine games he played at “open” end... missed UNLV and Wyoming gameswith ankle injury ... despite missing twogames, led Utes with 16 tackles for loss... second in sacks with 8 ... 63 totaltackles was seventh, but 7.0 tackles pergame average ranked fourth ... second inquarterback hurries (8) ... led Utes intackles in very first collegiate game (8 vs.Arizona) ... best game was at Cal:season-best 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss,2 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries ... 8tackles, 2 for loss vs. Washington State... 8 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack and 1 hurryvs. Colorado State.HIGH SCHOOL: 1996 National UtahPlayer of the Year ... first-team all-stateand all-region as junior and senior forEast High (Utah) ... 1996 4A MVP ...region MVP ... led East in sacks as seniorwith 16 ... also played tight end andcaught 17 passes for 327 yards ... Eastwent 13-0 and won 4-A state champion-ship in 1996.

86JASON KAUFUSIDefensive End6-3, 250, So.1VLSalt Lake CityEast HS

PERSONAL: Son of Petelo and EvelineKaufusi ... older brother Steve is Utah’sdefensive ends coach ... fourth Kaufusibrother to play at Utah: Doug is all-MWC senior offensive tackle andbrothers Henry and Jeff played for Utedefense ... interests include fishing,drawing, basketball and music ... generalstudies major ... born Feb. 27, 1979.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS2000 9/9 30 33 63 16-53 8-34

Jason Kaufusi was the Mountain West Conferenceco-Freshman of the Year in 2000.

PARKER FACTS: Honor candidatecould make national impression this yearas full-time starter ... talented, versatileathlete can play safety, corner back,nickel back and linebacker ... willprimarily play safety but he will be on thefield for every snap, regardless ofposition.UTAH: 2000–Played in all 11 games andstarted four ... started twice at strongsafety and twice at nickel back ... namedChevrolet player of the game for his bigday against Air Force (season-best 12tackles, 2 for loss, and 2 pass breakups)... 7 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 tackles for lossagainst Wyoming ... 4 tackles, 1 sack and2 tackles for loss vs. BYU ... 55 totaltackles ... 4 total sacks tied for fourth onteam and 8 tackles for loss ranked sixth ...4 pass breakups ... also forced 2 fumblesand caused 1 fumble. 1999–Redshirt.HIGH SCHOOL: Nevada Player of theYear as a senior in 1998 ... all-state andall-conference linebacker and runningback ... all-region running back ...Cimarron Memorial High (Nev.) teamcaptain for both football and track ...Cimarron won championship in 1997-l998.PERSONAL: Son of Arnold Parker andKathy Gamble ... father played basketballfor UNLV ... general studies major ... bornJuly 1, 1981.

YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL INT2000 11/4 29 26 55 8-45 0-0

17ARNOLD PARKERDefensive Back6-2, 209, So.1VLLas Vegas, Nev.Cimarron HS


UTE HEADLINERS

RICHARDSON FACTS: Honor candi-date ... arguably the Mountain WestConference’s most versatile offensivelineman has started at guard, center andtight end ... outstanding blocker reallyunderstands the game ... part-time tightend also has good hands and is passcatching threat ... has overcome twoACL knee surgeries ... member of 1994Ute signing class returned from LDSchurch mission to California in fall of1997.UTAH: 2000–Honorable mention all-MWC offensive lineman played in all 11games and started 10 ... starting tight endin season opener later started six gamesat right guard and three games at center... 634 total plays was third most ofoffensive linemen ... season hustle ratingof 87% ranked third on team and 62 de-cleaters was fourth ... best game wasagainst UNLV: 94% hustle, 12 de-cleaters... 95% hustle and 8 de-cleaters vs. SanDiego State ... as tight end, caught 2passes for 32 yards against Arizona,including long reception of 30 yards ...qualified for Academic all-MWC honors(3.03 GPA in business). 1999–Played inseven regular season games and startedfive ... also played and started at tightend in Las Vegas Bowl ... caught 1 passfor 5 yards in Las Vegas Bowl ... startedat right guard in four games and at tightend vs. BYU ... missed first three gameswhile recovering from off-season kneesurgery ... 100% hustle as blocker in fourgames ... 9 de-cleaters vs. San DiegoState ... 8 de-cleaters vs. Air Force.1998–Played all 11 games for specialteams ... saw time on offense againstLouisville and New Mexico ... 4 de-cleaters ... 100% hustle against bothLouisville and UNM ... graded out at90% against Lobos ... 1 tackle for specialteams (against UTEP) ... special teamsMAFU club. 1997–Redshirt had kneesurgery prior to season ... made Aca-demic Honor Roll.

90/56MICHAELRICHARDSONOffensive Line/TE6-2, 266, Sr.3VLMesa, Ariz.Mesa HS

HIGH SCHOOL: Consensus all-statepick ... USA Today honorable mentionAll-American ... all-East Valley, all-region... Central Region player of year ...captain of Mesa High (Ariz.) ... memberof Arizona 5A state championship teamin 1992 ... made game-saving tackle instate championship game ... classsecretary ... originally attended DavisHigh (Utah).PERSONAL: Son of Jared and KadellGardner Richardson ... father playedfootball and basketball at BYU ... married(Laurie McLean) ... during basketballseason, is enthusiastic and visiblemember of “Sixth Man Club” ... alsoentertains crowd at Ute volleyballmatches ... business major manages theapartment complex where he and his wifelive ... born Jan. 21, 1976.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG1998 11/0 0 0 0 0 01999 7/5 0 0 0 0 02000 11/10 2 32 16.0 0 30Totals 29/15 2 32 16.0 0

RUSSELL FACTS: All-America candi-date has blazing speed (4.25 electroni-cally timed 40 yard dash makes him thefastest Ute in at least 20 years) ... startsat “Z” receiver ... starter since hissophomore year ... 39" vertical jump.UTAH: 2000–Despite missing all of threeand most of four games with a brokenarm, was honorable mention all-MWCpick by both coaches and media ...fractured arm in first quarter of October21 game vs. CSU ... in just eight gameswas Utah’s leading receiver with 37catches ... 517 receiving yards rankedsecond on team ... averaged 64.6 ypgand 14.0 yards per catch ... best gamescame against Arizona (10 receptions for141 yards) and Washington State (8receptions for 131 yards and 2 TDs).1999–Played in nine games and startedeight in regular season ... also started in

1CLIFF RUSSELLWide Receiver5-11, 180, Sr.3VLEwa Beach, HawaiiCampbell HS

bowl game ... injured knee in season-opener and missed next two games ...ranked fourth in MWC in receiving yardsper game (66.8) ... Utah’s second leadingreceiver had 34 catches for 601 yards and3 touchdowns ... averaged 17.7 yards percatch, also second on team ... had careergame against Wyoming, catching 6passes for 155 yards and 1 TD ... 80-yardtouchdown reception against Cowboys... 4 receptions for 95 yards and 1 (70-yard) TD vs. BYU ... led all receivers inLas Vegas Bowl with 5 catches for 96yards (long of 39). 1998–Played in twogames (Louisville and UTEP) ... missedsix games with broken collar bone.HIGH SCHOOL: All-state ... 1996 OIAOffensive Player of the Year ... CampbellHigh (Hawaii) Most Outstanding Player... Campbell’s offensive captain ... schoolrecords for most yards in a game andlongest touchdown run (91 yards) ...Athlete of the Month ... led Campbell to1996 OIA championship game ... alsolettered in track.PERSONAL: Son of Ronnie and PatricaRussell ... sociology major ... born Feb. 8,1979 in North Carolina.

YEAR G/GS REC YDS AVG TD LONG1998 2/0 0 0 0.0 0 01999 9/8 34 601 17.7 3 802000 8/8 37 517 14.0 3 48Totals 19/16 71 1118 15.7 6

Fleet footed Cliff Russell will vie for honors.


UTE HEADLINERS

G. SMITH FACTS: All-America candi-date has developed into dominatinglineman in just two years ... powerfulplayer is best suited for tackle but isquick enough to play end ... ferociouspass rusher ... has started since hisfreshman year.UTAH: 2000–First-team all-leaguechoice of College Football News ...honorable mention all-MWC by league’scoaches ... started all 11 games, 10 atright tackle and one at end ... team-high10 sacks included assisted sacks ...assisted sacks are halved for leaguerankings, giving him 6 officially, tied forthird in MWC ... team’s third-leadingtackler had 72 total tackles ... second onteam in tackles for loss (15) ... 10 quarter-back hurries led Utes ... career-best 11tackles vs. Washington State ... also had2 sacks and 3 tackles for loss vs. WSU ...9 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 hurry and 1pass breakup vs. Wyoming ... 7 tackles, 2for loss, 1 sack and 2 QB hurries vs. NewMexico. 1999–Played in every game,starting seven ... 47 tackles ... 4 passbreakups ... 6 quarterback hurries ... 2fumble recoveries ... 1 touchdown (on afumble recovery) ... 2 sacks (18 yards) ...season-best 10 tackles at Air Force ... 9tackles vs. New Mexico. 1998–Redshirt.HIGH SCHOOL: Prep Star Blue ChipAll-American in 1997 ... Street & Smith,USA Today Top 100 ... two-year “GridironGreats” ... all-state, all-area ... three-yearall-league ... 101 tackles, caused 6fumbles, 13 tackles for loss ... teamcaptain ... in track, was fifth in state shotput ... set Washington High records inshot put and discus ... academic all-league in track ... won region and placedfourth at state wrestling championships.PERSONAL: Son of Eric and MichealeSmith ... father participated in footballand track at Southern Oregon StateCollege ... hobbies are camping andfishing ... sociology major ... born Feb.18, 1980.

63GARRETT SMITHDefensive Line6-3, 276, Jr.2VLTacoma, Wash.Washington HS

YEAR G/GS UT AT TT TFL SACK1999 11/7 19 28 47 2-18 2-182000 11/11 31 41 72 15-46 10-39Totals 22/18 50 69 119 17-64 12-57

TATE FACTS: Honor candidate couldchallenge for league rushing title ...powerful back can run around andthrough potential tacklers ... tough ... willbenefit from first year of NCAA levelspring ball and off-season strengthtraining.UTAH: 2000–First-team all-leaguerunning back by conference media andsecond-team selection of conferencecoaches ... 73.3 yards per game rushingaverage ranked third in MWC.... wasMWC’s leading rusher (80.6 ypg) goinginto season finale vs. BYU, before ankleinjury resulted in just 5 carries for 15yards in that game ... four 100-yardrushing games ... three straight 100-yardgames (Air Force, Utah State, San DiegoState) tied for third most consecutive100-yard rushing games in schoolhistory ... led Utes in carries (160), netyards (660), yards per carry (4.1),touchdowns (7) and scoring (42) ... alsocaught 5 passes for 54 yards ... did notplay in the first two games after missingpreseason camp awaiting academicclearance ... first start came against AirForce, and in just over a half, rushed for112 yards ... career-best 133 yards and 3TDs vs. Utah State.PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team all-conference running back at Mt. SanAntonio College ... Mt. SAC offensiveback of the year ... rushed for 932 yardsand 12 TDs in 1999 ... Mt. SAC wasMission Conference champion ...prepped at Alhambra High (Calif.) ... All-American ... first-team all-league andleague MVP ... 1996-97 Pasadena playerof the year ... all CIF ... set Alhambrarecords with 2,026 rushing yards and 37touchdowns.

5ADAM TATERunning Back6-1, 230, Sr.1VLAlhambra, Calif.Mt. San AntonioCollege

PERSONAL: Son of George Glass ... fullname is Adam George Tate ... sociologymajor ... born May 22, 1978.

YEAR G/GS RUSH YDS AVG TD LONG2000 9/8 160 660 4.1 7 23

S. WHITE FACTS: Honor candidate canbe overpowering when he is fullstrength, which he should be by fall ...coming off medical redshirt year ...known for his tough, aggressive style ...has started at least part-time since hisfreshman year ... will start at right guard.UTAH: 2000–Medical redshirt had 3knee surgeries between December 1999and October 2000 ... preseason all-conference ... played and started in firstgame before knee injury ended season.1999–Played and started in seven gamesplus Las Vegas Bowl ... missed fourgames due to knee injury suffered ... 63total de-cleaters ...13 de-cleaters vs. UtahState and New Mexico ... 10 de-cleatersvs. UNLV ... graded out at 100% effi-ciency four times. 1998–Second-teamall-WAC ...played in all 11 games andstarted 10 ... second on team in de-cleaters (67) ... season grade of 89%efficiency and 100% hustle ... 97%efficiency, 100% hustle and 8 de-cleatersvs. BYU ... 90% efficiency, 100% hustleand 10 de-cleaters vs. Boise State ... 94%efficiency, 100% hustle and 9 de-cleatersvs. New Mexico. 1997–True freshmanplayed in last eight games and startedfour at left guard ... 47 de-cleaters ...100% hustle, 88% efficiency and 10 de-cleaters ... 100% hustle and 4 de-cleatersin collegiate debut.HIGH SCHOOL: All-state as a junior ...played for Union High (Utah) ... honor-able mention all-state player for Union’s1994 3A state champion team ... first-team all league ... also wrestled ... placedthird at state wrestling championships.PERSONAL: Son of Zane and ChrisWhite ... married (Katie) ... sociologymajor ... born Nov. 8, 1977.

50SAM WHITEOffensive Line6-3, 298, Sr.3VLRoosevelt, UtahUnion HS


A CLOSER LOOK

HOW THE UTES WERE BUILT(W/O=Walk-on Awarded Scholarship; NQ=Non Qualifier; PQ=Partial Qualifier; RM=Returned Missionary)

FRESHMEN1996Steve McKane (RM)

1997Thomas FortuneDoug Kaufusi (RM)Ma’ake Kemoeatu (NQ)Scott Price (RM)Michael Richardson (RM)Ed Ta’amu (NQ)Sam WhiteKevin Wilson (RM)

1998Brooks Bahr (RM) (W/O)Brad Burtenshaw (RM)D’Shaun CrockettDesmond DavisSheldon Deckart (RM)Tony Dickamore (RM)Joel Gines (RM)Airabin JustinCliff RussellLauvale Sape (PQ)Garrett SmithTevita Vakalahi

1999Edwin BentonJustyn Boudreau (RM)Maurice GainesJordan Gross

Al Johnson (NQ)Marcus JonesDustin McQuivey (RM)Arnold ParkerLewis Powell (NQ)Lance Rice (RM)Josh SavageSean SouzaAnthony White

2000Makai Aalona (RM)Phil BlackmonJoey BolingerTaz Decker (RM)Corey DoddsBrett ElliottTommy HackenbruckJess HackerMatt Hansen (RM)Jason Kaufusi (RM)Bo NagahiJames NeslenMax Peterson (RM)Rhett ScarbroughChase SevernsZach TuneJustin Walterscheid

2001Kylee Brown (RM)Steve FifitaKurt Jackson (RM)

Chad Jacobsen (RM)Chris KemoeatuJaun McNuttSoane TaliauliDwayne TaylorSteven ThompsonAntonio Young

TRANSFERS (INCLUDES JC)1998Golden Whetman (NQ)

1999Stan MoleniDennis Smith

2000Ryan BreskaDameon HunterJ.R. PeroulisYohance ScottAdam TateQuincy WatkinsCody Weight

2001Michael CulpepperDevin HoustonKasey Jackson (RM)Paris JacksonBrian Lewis (RM)Dominic Payne

Antwoine SandersElia Tauala

WALK-ONS1998Ryan KaneshiroLeroy Shelton (TR)Jeran Van Alfen (TR)

1999CR Dwinell (TR)Jeremy Lyman (TR)Josh Lyman (TR)Dave Revill

2000John Rowbotham (TR)

2001Daryl AdamsBrandon BlissJesse BooneRyan BrandKawika CascoJason CaywoodJ.D. Jorgensen (RM)Sione Pouha (RM)Rob SirstensMorgan Scalley (RM)James Taumoepeau (TR)Eric Vialpando (TR)Trevor Winegar

CLIFF RUSSELLOpponent Rec Yards Avg. TD LongArizona 10 141 14.1 0 48California 3 45 15.0 0 25Washington State 8 131 16.4 2 47Air Force 4 47 11.8 0 18Utah State 5 66 13.2 0 26San Diego State 5 37 7.4 1 16Colorado State 0 (broke arm in first quarter)New Mexico dnp (broken arm)UNLV dnp (broken arm)Wyoming dnp (broken arm)Brigham Young 2 50 15.0 0 42

ADAM TATEOpponent Rush Yards Avg. TD LongArizona dnpCalifornia dnpWashington State 6 37 6.2 0 11Air Force 21 112 5.3 1 17Utah State 32 133 4.2 3 16San Diego State 26 104 4.0 0 18Colorado State 17 36 2.1 0 10New Mexico 14 43 3.1 0 11UNLV 19 108 5.7 1 23Wyoming 20 72 3.6 2 14Brigham Young 5 15 3.0 0 9

SELECT UTES GAME BY GAME IN 2000

GARRETT SMITHOpponent UT AT TT TFL SKSArizona 1 4 5 1-1 0-0California 2 3 5 2-5 1-4Washington State 5 6 11 3-9 2-6Air Force 2 6 8 0-0 1-3Utah State 2 2 4 2-5 2-5San Diego State 3 3 6 1-1 1-1Colorado State 1 5 6 0-0 1-4New Mexico 5 2 7 2-17 1-14UNLV 2 2 4 0-0 0-0Wyoming 3 6 9 2-3 1-2Brigham Young 5 2 7 2-5 0-0

ARNOLD PARKEROpponent UT AT TT TFL SKSArizona 3 1 4 0-0 0-0California 0 2 2 1-1 0-0Washington State 3 6 9 0-0 0-0Air Force 7 5 12 2-5 0-0Utah State 2 1 3 0-0 0-0San Diego State 1 3 4 1-7 1-7Colorado State 3 1 4 0-0 0-0New Mexico 1 3 4 0-0 0-0UNLV 1 1 2 0-0 0-0Wyoming 5 2 7 2-16 2-16Brigham Young 3 1 4 2-16 1-9


2001 RECRUITING CLASS

2001 UTAH FOOTBALL NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES

MCBRIDE EVALUATES THE 2001 RECRUITING CLASS

Junior College (7) .........................Pos...........Hgt. ...........Wgt. ........ Yr. ........... Hometown/Last SchoolMichael Culpepper .........................DB/RB .....5-10 ........... 195 ........... Jr. ............ Los Angeles, Calif./Arizona Western JCDevin Houston.............................. WR ..........5-10 ........... 175 ........... Jr. ............ Los Angeles, Calif./West Los Angeles JCParis Jackson .................................. WR .......... 6-3 ............. 190 ........... Jr. ............ Vancouver, B.C./Butte JCElia Laeli ......................................... DL ............ 6-3 ............. 275 ........... Jr. ............ Honolulu, Hawaii/Santa Ana JCDominic Payne ............................... LB ............ 6-4 ............. 205 ........... Jr. ............ Phoenix, Ariz./Eastern Arizona JCAntwoine Sanders......................... DB ............ 6-3 ............. 200 ........... So. .......... Fayetteville, N.C./Arizona Western JCShayne Scruggs............................. DB ............5-10 ........... 185 ........... So. .......... Monrovia, Calif./Chaffey JC

High School (18) ...........................Pos...........Hgt. ...........Wgt. ........ Cl. ........... Hometown/Last SchoolBernard Fano .................................. DL ............ 6-2 ............. 260 ........... Fr. ............ Fountain Valley, Calif./Fountain Valley HSRob Gueck ...................................... WR ..........5-10 ........... 180 ........... Fr. ............ Springville, Utah/Springville HSLynzell Jackson .............................. WR .......... 6-3 ............. 180 ........... Fr. ............ Tempe, Ariz./Tempe HSAndrew Johnson........................... OL ............ 6-2 ............. 270 ........... Fr. ............ Salt Lake City/Cottonwood HSChris Kemoeatu.............................. DL ............ 6-4 ............. 315 ........... Fr. ............ Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HSKeon Kirkpatrick ............................ DL ............ 6-2 ............. 225 ........... Fr. ............ Gardena, Calif./Junipero Serra HSMarquess Ledbetter...................... LB ............ 6-3 ............. 220 ........... Fr. ............ Louisville, Miss./Louisville HSSemisi Livai .................................... LB ............ 6-1 ............. 200 ........... Fr. ............ Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HSRaymond Manumaleuna............... OL ............ 6-2 ............. 275 ........... Fr. ............ Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku, HSJaun McNutt.................................. WR .......... 6-1 ............. 185 ........... Fr. ............ San Diego, Calif./Marian Catholic HSEric Pettit ........................................ OL ............ 6-3 ............. 250 ........... Fr. ............ West Jordan, Utah/West Jordan HSKyler Rushton................................ DB ............ 6-0 ............. 195 ........... Fr. ............ Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron HSColt Sampson ................................. LB ............ 6-3 ............. 215 ........... Fr. ............ Pleasant Grove, Utah/Pleasant Grove HSChad Smith ..................................... RB ............ 6-2 ............. 195 ........... Fr. ............ Lehi, Utah/Lehi HSSoane Taliauli ................................. LB ............ 5-9 ............. 185 ........... Fr. ............ Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HSDwayne Taylor ............................... WR ..........5-10 ........... 180 ........... Fr. ............ Oxnard, Calif./Hueneme HSSteven Thompson......................... LB ............5-10 ........... 212 ........... Fr. ............ Los Angeles, Calif./Dorsey HSAntonio Young.............................. DB ............5-11 ........... 185 ........... Fr. ............ Carson, Calif./Serra HS

“This class more than fills what weneed. It’s very athletic and we don’thave any projects or players withsuspect talent. All of these guys haveproven they can play the game theway it’s supposed to be played.

“We signed six receivers I’m reallyhappy with, but two in particular,Lynzell Jackson and Paris Jackson,are going to make a huge impact onour program. Defensive backs ShayneScruggs and Antonio Young are asgood as you’re going to get. Young isone of the top rated high schoolcorners in the country and Scruggs isprobably the top JC corner you couldtake. At linebacker, MarquessLedbetter is just flat out a big timeplayer. He and Dominic Payne areboth big guys with speed.

“Good defensive linemen are the hardestplayers to find and getting ChrisKemoeatu was just huge for us. We havebeen on to him since the very beginning

Some of the Biggest Catches in the 2001 Utah Signing Class

Chris Kemoeatu: DL is widely considered the best player out of Hawaiithis year. Big (6-4, 315) and strong.Lynzell Jackson: Coveted WR is projected to play immediately. At 6-3, 180,he has both size and speed.Bernard Fano: Highly sought DL committed to ASU in the fall but changedhis mind and will play for the Utes.Jaun McNutt: WR out of San Diego is a leaper who could play as afreshman.Antonio Young: Great speed and skills make him one of the country’s topincoming freshman corners.Shayne Scruggs: Won’t enroll until January 2002, but coaches see him as acornerback of the (former Ute) Andre Dyson mold.Paris Jackson: Big (6-3, 190), fast WR picked Utah over Kansas State.Marquess Ledbetter: LB is a great athlete out of Mississippi who also hasbaseball scouts after him.

and are ecstatic he chose to come here.And Bernard Fano was just too good aplayer to pass up."


2001 RECRUITING CLASSMICHAEL CULPEPPERDefensive Back/Running Back5-10, 195, Jr.JCLos Angeles, Calif.Arizona Western JCPlayed juco ball at Arizona Western ...broke every Pioneer High (Calif.) rushingrecord ... MVP of conference ... all-area ...also ran track in high school ... son ofMichael Culpepper and Bobby AnnClark was raised by his grandparents ...nickname is “Pep” ... born July 30, 1980.

BERNARD FANODefensive Line6-2, 260, Fr.HSFountain Valley, Calif.Fountain Valley HSSecond-team All-American ... first-teamall-state, all-county and all-league ...Sunset League defensive lineman of theyear ... Fountain Valley High (Calif.) MVP... 14 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 11 hurriesand 4 forced fumbles as senior in 2000 ...son of Ben and Tala Fano lived in Samoafor five years ... last name is pronouncedfah-no ... older brother Jardin playsfootball at Utah State ... plans to go onLDS church mission before coming toUtah ... full name is Bernard Patolo Fano... born Aug. 8, 1983.

ROB GUECKWide Receiver5-10, 180, Fr.HSSpringville, UtahSpringville HSTwo-time first-team Salt Lake Tribuneand Deseret News all-stater ... all-region,all-valley ... Springville High (Utah) MVP,team captain and outstanding specialteams player ... broke all SpringvilleHigh’s receiving records ... had 56catches for 1,263 yards and 22 TDssenior season ... defensively, had 5interceptions and an 85 yard fumblereturn for TD ... 2 kickoff returns fortouchdowns ... averaged over 10 yardsper punt return ... was 23 for 28 in PATsas senior ... scored 38 career TDs ...honor roll student ... son of James andDana Gueck ... last name is pronouncedgeck ... father played football at Ne-braska and BYU ... mother also attendedBYU ... plans to go on LDS church

mission before coming to Utah ... fullname is Robert James Gueck ... goes byRob or Robby ... born Feb. 8, 1983.

DEVIN HOUSTONWide Receiver5-10, 175, Jr.JCLos Angeles, Calif.West Los Angeles JCTeam captain at West L.A. Junior College... clocked at 4.3 seconds in 40 yard dashwhile at West L.A. ... prepped at FremontHigh (Calif.) ... first-team all-conferenceand all-region ... 48 catches for 921 yardsand 11 touchdowns as senior ... also had4 interceptions and returned 2 for TDs ...lettered in football, basketball, track andbaseball ... son of Kevin Houston andNoranece Roberts (step mother) ... fatherplayed baseball for Cal State Fullerton ...born April 4, 1981.

LYNZELL JACKSONWide Receiver6-3, 180, Fr.HSTempe, Ariz.Tempe HSAll-state two years in football ... PhoenixMetro Magazine Super All-State pickand Tempe city player of the year ... all-city and all-region ... 56 receptions and14 TD grabs ranked second in state in2000 ... 880 receiving yards as senior wasthird in state also all-state in basketballand track ... region basketball player ofthe year ... lettered all four years infootball, basketball and track at TempeHigh (Ariz.) ... school record in high jump(6’9") and triple jump (49’6") ... son ofDoarnell and Doris Jackson ... born Jan.31, 1982.

PARIS JACKSONWide Receiver6-3, 190, Jr.JCVancouver, B.C.Butte JCAll-conference player for Butte College... Butte JC won 2 league titles ... 35catches for 899 yards and 8 touchdownsin 2000 ... prepped at Carson GrahamHigh (Canada) ... all-conference, all-state,all-Canadian ... league MVP ... CarsonGraham’s team captain ... set schoolsingle-game records for most rushing

yards and touchdowns ... 2,138 rushingyards and 24 touchdowns as senior ...also had 5 interceptions ... lettered infootball, basketball, hockey and track ...son of Glenn Jackson and the late LouiseFrazier ... father played professionalfootball for B.C. Lions ... born July 24,1980.

ANDREW JOHNSONOffensive Line6-2, 270, Fr.HSSalt Lake CityCottonwood HSFirst-team all-region in 1999 and 2000 ...honorable mention all-state ... startingcenter and long snapper for CottonwoodHigh (Utah) ... 2000 team captain ...played in 29 straight varsity games ...earned four letters in football and threein track ... legal guardians Dennie andBarbara Dunn are Utah graduates ... fullname is Andrew Bud Johnson ... bornMay 23, 1983.

CHRIS KEMOEATUDefensive Line6-4, 315, Fr.HSKahuku, HawaiiKahuku HS2000 Hawaii Player of the Year (defense)... first-team all-state ... Kahuku (Hawaii)team captain ... Kahuku won 2000 statechampionship ... honor roll ... son ofManako Melino and Ahea KolovetekinaKemoeatu ... last name is pronouncedkay-moy-ah-too ... enjoys tennis andbaseball ... has six siblings ... olderbrother Ma’ake is senior on Utahfootball team ... full name is ChristopherUikelotu Kemoeatu ... born Jan. 1, 1983.

KEON KIRKPATRICKDefensive Line6-2, 225, Fr.HSGardena, Calif.Junipero Serra HSAll-league ... Junipero Serra High (Calif.)team captain ... lettered in football andbasketball ... basketball team was 2000division champ ... son of VelindaFreeman was raised by aunt Marie anduncle Vaughn Allen ... enjoys writingpoetry ... full name is Keon SamuelKirkpatrick ... Oct. 5, 1982.


2001 RECRUITING CLASSMARQUESS LEDBETTERLinebacker.6-3 , 220, Fr.HSLouisville, Miss.Louisville HSAll-state ... Louisville High (Miss.) teamcaptain ... set school record with 117unassisted tackles ... lettered in football,basketball and baseball ... member of BoyScouts ... son of Richard Ledbetter andDolly Macon ... first name is pronouncedmar-keys ... has one brother ... born Nov.22, 1982.

SEMISI LIVAILinebacker6-1, 200, Fr.HSKahuku, HawaiiKahuku HSAll-star was Kahuku High (Hawaii) teamcaptain ... Kahuku won 2000 statechampionship ... honor roll ... son ofSiuaki and Fusi Livai ... both parents areteachers ... brother Siuaki signed withUtah in 1999 before leaving for LDSchurch mission, which Semisi also plansto do before coming to school ... hopesto attend medical school after college ...full name is Semisi Makasini Livai ...name is pronounced sa-mee-see Levi ...born Sept. 28, 1982.

RAYMOND MANUMALEUNAOffensive Line6-2, 275, Fr.HSKahuku, HawaiiKahuku, HSFirst-team all-state ... first-team all-conference ... Kahuku High (Hawaii)team captain ... Kahuku won 2000 statechampionship ... son of John and EllaManumaleuna ... name is pronouncedmah-new-mal-ay-una ...both parentsgraduated from BYU-Hawaii ... fourbrothers and three sisters ... plans to goon LDS church mission before coming toUtah ... full name is Raymond VinniefouManumaleuna ... born June 24, 1983.

JAUN MCNUTTWide Receiver6-1, 185, Fr.HSSan Diego, Calif.Marian Catholic HSSecond-team all-conference ... MarianCatholic High (Calif.) team captain ...Marian won 1999 Harbor Leaguechampionship ... also lettered in basket-ball and track ... son of Pamela McNutt ...name is pronounced joo-ahn ... has foursisters ... first person in his family to goto college ... hopes to get degree ineducation ... born April 19, 1982 in St.Louis, Mo.

DOMINIC PAYNELinebacker6-4, 205, Jr.JCPhoenix, Ariz.Eastern Arizona JCAll-American for Eastern ArizonaCollege ... also all-conference and teamcaptain ... 82 total tackles, 8.5 sacks and14 tackles for loss last year ... prepped atMcClintock High (Ariz.), where he wasall-conference in football and basketballin high school ... raised by grandmotherClarice Hunter ... full name is DominicRoshand Payne ... born July 25, 1980.

ERIC PETTITOffensive Line6-3, 250, Fr.HSWest Jordan, UtahWest Jordan HSAll-state and all-region ... earned threeletters at West Jordan High (Utah) ...team captain two years ... son of Glenand Stacey Pettit ... enjoys water andsnow skiing ... plans to go on LDSchurch mission before coming to Utah ...full name is Eric Steele Pettit ... born Mar.31, 1983.

KYLER RUSHTONDefensive Back6-0, 195, Fr.HSLas Vegas, Nev.Cimarron HSAll-state and all-conference junior andsenior years (1999-00) ... 2000 conferencedefensive MVP ... Gatorade Nevadaplayer of the year ... Cimarron High(Nevada) team captain ... school record

for most interceptions ... played for statechampion team in 1998 and ‘99 ... son ofStephen and Kelley Rushton ... fathergraduated from Utah State (mother alsoattended USU) ... hopes for career inphysical therapy ... plans to go on LDSchurch mission before coming to Utah ...full name is Stephen Kyler Rushton ...born Oct. 14, 1982 in St. George, Utah.

COLT SAMPSONLinebacker6-3, 215, Fr.HSPleasant Grove, UtahPleasant Grove HSAll-state ... Pleasant Grove High (Utah)team captain ... lettered three years infootball, basketball and baseball ... setschool records in basketball for blockedshots ... Pleasant Grove High student ofthe month and student of the day ...Eagle scout ... son of Dale and CindySampson ... father played football atSouthern Utah and is now teacher andfootball coach ... enjoys hunting andfishing ... plans to go on LDS churchmission before coming to Utah ... fullname is Colt Jay Sampson ... born Mar.18, 1983.

ANTWOINE SANDERSDefensive Back6-3, 200, So.JCFayetteville, N.C.Arizona Western JCFirst-team all-conference and all-regiondefensive back for Arizona Western JC ...also first-team all-conference and all-region in high school ... two-yearletterman for Terry Sanford High (N.C.) ...named one of top 50 players in state ofNorth Carolina ... son of ArthurGalbreath and Christine Allen ... uncle(mother’s brother) played football atNorth Carolina and later played for SuperBowl champion Washington Redskins ...daughter (Ey’tiana) ... enjoys computersand fishing ... full name is Antwoine TSanders ... born Sept. 22, 1977.


2001 RECRUITING CLASSSHAYNE SCRUGGSDefensive Back5-10, 185, So.JCMonrovia, Calif.Chaffey JCFirst-team all-conference DB for ChaffeyCommunity College ... Chaffey CC wonback-to-back Southern California bowls... played high school ball at Alta LomaHigh (Calif.) ... first-team all-conference ...league defensive player of the year ...Los Angeles Times’ player of the year ...Alta Loma was 1996 CIF champ ... son ofHarvey and Barbara Crowder ... inter-ested in majoring in criminal science ...born Oct. 24, 1980.

CHAD SMITHRunning Back6-2, 195, Fr.HSLehi, UtahLehi HSUtah state MVP ... region 10 MVP ... first-team all-region as junior ... Lehi High(Utah) team captain ... school rushingrecord (2,090 yards rushing) ... finishedcareer as state’s sixth all-time leadingrusher ... also had 22 touchdowns ... rantrack ... honor roll ... All-American ScholarAward ... Who’s Who in American HighSchool Students ... won National Englishmerit award ... son of Stan and KathySmith ... both parents graduated fromBrigham Young ... raised on a cattle ranch... enjoys horseback riding ... plans to goon LDS church mission before coming toUtah ... full name is Chad Ethan Smith ...born July 28, 1982.

SOANE TALIAULILinebacker5-9, 185, Fr.HSLong Beach, Calif.Long Beach Poly HSAll-league, all-city, all-C.I.F. ... LongBeach Poly High’s (Calif.) defensiveMVP ... Long Beach Poly ranked as highas No. 1 in nation in 2000 and No. 2 in1997 and 1999 ... won 1999 and 2000 C.I.F.Championships ... also lettered in track ...honor roll ... son of Soane, Sr., andPalepa Taliauli ... full name is Soane V.Taliauli ... name is pronounced so-ah-nayta-lee-a-oo-lee ... nickname is Junior ...born June 24, 1983.

ELIA TAUALADefensive Line6-3, 275, Jr.JCHonolulu, HawaiiSanta Ana JCJunior college All-American ... all-state,all-conference ... 1999 Mission Confer-ence Central Division defensive player ofthe year ... Santa Ana College teamcaptain ... in two years had 90 totaltackles and 7 sacks ... played high schoolball at Roosevelt High (Hawaii) ... son ofFalesigago and Manino Laeli ... raised byhis grandparents in Western Samoa ...moved to Hawaii in 1992 to live with hisparents ... while at Santa Ana College,lived with his uncle ... full name is EliaLaeli Tauala ... name is pronounced ay-lee-a tao-walla ... would like to be anactor some day ... born Aug. 3, 1980 inAmerican Samoa.

DWAYNE TAYLORWide Receiver5-10, 180, Fr.HSOxnard, Calif.Hueneme HSAll-American, all-state, all-conference ...team captain at Hueneme High (Calif.) ...had 787 rushing yards and 1,080 receiv-ing yards senior year ...Hueneme Highwon conference title from 1988-2000 ...sound director at St. Paul Baptist Churchwas also president of church youthgroup ... son of Eddie and Mary Baugh ...father played football for Ventura JC ...mother graduated from Cal StateNorthridge ... full name is RenwickDwayne Taylor ... born April 20, 1982.

STEVEN THOMPSONLinebacker5-10, 212, Fr.HSLos Angeles, Calif.Dorsey HSNamed to all-league team twice ... alsotwo-time all-city pick (first team as senior,second team as junior) ... PrepStar all-region team twice ... team captain forDorsey High (Calif.) ... senior year had128 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 20 tackles for lossand 4 forced fumbles ... junior year had129 tackles, 6 sacks, 17 tackles for lossand 3 forced fumbles ... made highschool Who’s Who as a junior and senior

... son of Eric and Deborah Thompson ...both parents graduated from LangstonUniversity ... father played collegefootball ... career interests includestarting a chain of animal hospitals,accounting and working behind cameras... born July 10 1983.

ANTONIO YOUNGDefensive Back5-11, 185, Fr.HSCarson, Calif.Serra HSAll-American ... first-team all-conferenceand all-region ... league defensive backof the year ... lettered in football andtrack at Serra High (Calif.) ... 60 tackles,12 pass deflections, 4 interceptions assenior ... played both ways ... 572 yardsrushing, 226 yards receiving and 5 TDs... Serra won 2000 league championship... son of Antonio Young and KatherynBrowder ... father played football atLoyola Marymount ... mother hasdegrees from Pepperdine and LongBeach State ... hopes for career in sportsmedicine ... full name is Antonio VincentYoung II ... born Oct. 13, 1983.


2000 GAME BY GAME STARTERSOFFENSE

POS. ARIZ CAL W ASH ST AFA UTAH ST SDSU CSU UNM UNLV W Y O BYUC Steve Steve Dustin Dustin Dustin Dustin Dustin Dustin Michael Michael Michael

McKane McKane McQuivey McQuivey McQuivey McQuivey McQuivey McQuivey Richardson Richardson RichardsonLG E d E d E d E d E d Joe E d E d E d E d E d

Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amu McCullum Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amu Ta'amuRG Sam Dustin Michael Michael Michael Michael Michael Michael Jordan Jordan Jordan

W h i t e McQuivey Richardson Richardson Richardson Richardson Richardson RichardsonGross Gross GrossL T Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug Doug

Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi KaufusiR T Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Jordan Kev in Kev in Kev in

Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Gross Wi lson Wi lson Wi lsonT E Michael M a t t M a t t M a t t Scot t M a t t M a t t M a t t M a t t M a t t M a t t

Richardson Nickel Nickel Nickel Pr ice Nickel Nickel Nickel Nickel Nickel NickelQ B T. D . T. D . Darnell Darnell Darnell Darnell Darnell Darnell Lance Lance Lance

Croshaw Croshaw Arceneaux Arceneaux Arceneaux Arceneaux Arceneaux ArceneauxRice Rice RiceW R - X Steve Steve Steve Steve Chris Steve Steve Steve Steve Steve Steve

Smith Smith Smith Smith ChristensenSmith Smith Smith Smith Smith SmithW R - Z Cliff Cliff Cliff Cliff Cliff Cliff Cliff Chris Darnell Chris Cliff

Russell Russell Russell Russell Russell Russell Russell Christensen Arceneaux ChristensenRussellRB D'Shaun D'Shaun Nick Adam Adam Adam Adam Adam Adam Adam Adam

Crocket t Crocket t Morgan Ta t e Ta t e Ta t e Ta t e Ta t e Ta t e Ta t e Ta t eSL/TE Chris Dennis Scot t Nick Nick Nick Nick Nick Nick Scot t Scot t

ChristensenSmi th Pr ice Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Morgan Pr ice Pr iceRB/TE

DEFENSE

POS. ARIZ CAL W ASH ST AFA UTAH ST SDSU CSU UNM UNLV W Y O BYUO E Jason Jason Jason Jason Jason Jason Jason Jason Marcus Marcus Jason

Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Kaufusi Jones Jones KaufusiE Andy Andy Andy Garret t Andy Andy Andy Andy Andy Andy

Bowers Bowers Bowers Smith Bowers Bowers Bowers Bowers Bowers BowersR T Garret t Garret t Garret t Garret t Lauvale Garret t Garret t Garret t Garret t Garret t Garret t

Smith Smith Smith Smith Sape Smith Smith Smith Smith Smith SmithNG Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake Ma'ake

Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu Kemoeatu KemoeatuROV Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes Wes

Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga Tufaga TufagaM L B Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon Sheldon

Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar t Deckar tSLB Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai Kautai

Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao Olevao OlevaoL C Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre Andre

Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson DysonRC Jeff Jeff Jeff Pat r ick Pat r ick Pat r ick Pat r ick Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff

Ray Ray Ray Dyson Dyson Dyson Dyson Ray Ray Ray RayFS Jason Brandon Jason Brandon Brandon Jason Jason Brandon Jason Jason Brandon

P o t t e r Da r t P o t t e r Da r t Da r t P o t t e r P o t t e r Da r t P o t t e r P o t t e r Da r tSS Arnold Kimball Arnold Kimball Kimball Kimball Brandon Kimball Brandon Kimball Kimball

Parker Christ iansonParker Christ ianson Christ ianson Christ iansonDar t Christ iansonDar t Christ ianson Christ iansonNB/DB/ Pat r ick Pat r ick

Dyson DysonDB/S Arnold Arnold

Parker Parker


2000 UTAH STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS UTAH OPPTotal First Downs ..................................... 182 .........................182First Downs-Rushing................................... 84 ........................... 83First Downs-Passing .................................... 83 ........................... 72First Downs-Penalty ................................... 15 ........................... 27Rushing Att-Yds ..............................424-1464...............447-1410Pass Comp-Att-Int ......................314-152-13.............288-137-7Passing Yards..........................................2243......................1761Total Offense Plays-Yards ..............738-3707...............735-3171Punting Number-Yds-Avg .........65-2457-37.8........82-3152-38.4Fumbles-Lost.........................................27-12.......................19-7Penalties-Yards ...................................72-697...................65-544Sacks by-Yds Lost ...............................26-178...................28-171Third Down Conversions ....................51-163...................47-165Third Down Conversion Pct ....................312........................284Fourth Down Conversions .......................6-14.......................6-12Fourth Down Conversion Pct ...................428........................500Avg. Time of Possession .......................29:42.....................30:18

RUSHING G ATT GAIN LOSS NET AVG PG TD LPTate, Adam 9 160 682 22 660 4.173.3 7 23Hunter, Dameon 10 89 361 22 339 3.833.9 1 20Arceneaux, Darnell 11 79 408 123 285 3.625.9 2 20Morgan, Nick 11 15 95 1 94 6.3 8.5 1 18Crockett, D’Shaun 11 32 103 12 91 2.8 8.3 0 20Smith, Steve 10 5 37 6 31 6.2 3.1 0 12Fortune, Thomas 8 7 18 1 17 2.4 2.1 1 5Russell, Cliff 8 1 5 0 5 5.0 0.6 0 5Agbor, Mbe 11 2 3 0 3 1.5 0.3 0 2Rice, Lance 4 19 45 46 -1 -0.1 -0.2 0 11Kaufusi, Doug 11 0 -1 0 -1 0.0 -0.1 0 0Team 9 5 0 9 -9 -1.8 -1.0 0 0Croshaw, T.D. 11 10 10 60 -50 -5.0 -4.5 0 6Utah 11 424 1766 302 1464 3.5 133.1 12 23Opponents 11 447 1701 291 1410 3.2 128.2 9 36

PASSING G ATT CMP INT PCT YDS YDS/G RTNG TD LPArceneaux, Darnell 11 169 93 8 55.0 1375 125.0 127.57 7 74Rice, Lance 4 86 42 3 48.8 625 156.2 118.26 4 72Croshaw, T.D. 11 56 17 2 30.4 243 22.1 59.66 0 33Team 9 3 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0Utah 11 314 152 13 48.4 2243 203.9 111.69 11 74Opponents 11 288 137 7 47.6 1761 160.1 107.82 12 57

2000 UTAH SCOREBOARDRECORD: 4-7 MWC: 3-4/5th (t) H: 1-5 A: 3-2Date Opponent Atten. Score Result9-2 Arizona 41,352 3-17 L (0-1)9-9 at California 43,500 21-24 L (0-2)9-16 Washington State 38,814 21-38 L (0-3)9-23 Air Force 37,151 14-23 L (0-4)9-30 at Utah State 29,814 35-14 W (1-4)10-14 at San Diego State 17,498 21-7 W (2-4)10-21 Colorado State 37,505 17-24 L (2-5)10-28 at New Mexico 21,366 3-10 L (2-6)11-4 UNLV 34,842 38-16 W (3-6)11-11 at Wyoming 10,195 34-0 W (4-6)11-24 Brigham Young 45,064 27-34 L (4-7)Attendance Average: Home: 39,121; Away: 24,475

QUARTER SCORING 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOT AVGUtah 65 58 45 66 0 234 21.3Opponents 64 32 56 55 0 20718.8

SCORING TD XP 2PT FG PTSTate, Adam 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 42Kaneshiro, Ryan 0 22-22 0-0 6-8 40Smith, Steve 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 30Dyson, Andre 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 24Russell, Cliff 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 18Whetman, Golden 0 8-8 0-0 2-11 14Nickel, Matt 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12Dyson, Patrick 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12Arceneaux, Darnell 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 12Lyman, Josh 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6Christensen, Chris 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6Fortune, Thomas 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6Morgan, Nick 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6Hunter, Dameon 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6Utah 30 30-30 0-0 8-19 234Opponents 24 20-22 2-2 13-20 207

RECEIVING G REC YDS AVG YDS/G C/G TD LPRussell, Cliff 8 37 517 14.0 64.6 4.6 3 48Smith, Steve 10 35 743 21.2 74.3 3.5 4 74Christensen, Chris 11 31 42813.8 38.9 2.8 1 56Lyman, Josh 11 17 245 14.4 22.3 1.5 1 41Nickel, Matt 11 12 137 11.4 12.5 1.1 2 32Tate, Adam 9 5 54 10.8 6.0 0.6 0 16Morgan, Nick 11 4 53 13.2 4.8 0.4 0 20Wells, Philippe 10 4 22 5.5 2.2 0.4 0 12Richardson, Michael 11 2 32 16.0 2.9 0.2 0 30Fortune, Thomas 8 1 9 9.0 1.1 0.1 0 9Price, Scott 10 1 8 8.0 0.8 0.1 0 8Arceneaux, Darnell 11 1 8 8.0 0.7 0.1 0 8Hunter, Dameon 10 1 -4 -4.0 -0.4 0.1 0 0Crockett, D’Shaun 11 1 -9 -9.0 -0.8 0.1 0 0Utah 11 152 2243 14.8 203.9 13.8 11 74Opponents 11 1371761 12.9 160.1 12.5 12 57

FIELD GOALS G 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOT PCT LPWhetman, Golden 11 0-0 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-42-11 18.2 55Ryan Kaneshiro 8 0-0 3-3 2-4 1-1 0-0 6-875.0 40

TOTAL OFFENSE G PLAY RUSH PASS YARDS TD AVGArceneaux, Darnell 11 248 2851375 1660 2 150.9Tate, Adam 9 160 660 0 660 7 73.3Rice, Lance 4 105 -1 625 624 0156.0Hunter, Dameon 10 89 339 0 339 133.9Croshaw, T.D. 11 66 -50 243 193 017.5Morgan, Nick 11 15 94 0 94 1 8.5Crockett, D’Shaun 11 32 91 0 91 0 8.3Smith, Steve 10 5 31 0 31 5 3.1Fortune, Thomas 8 7 17 0 17 1 2.1Russell, Cliff 8 1 5 0 5 3 0.6Agbor, Mbe 11 2 3 0 3 0 0.3Kaufusi, Doug 11 0 -1 0 -1 0 -0.1Team 9 8 -9 0 -9 0 -1.0Utah 11 738 1464 2243 3707 30 337.0Opponents 11 735 1410 1761 3171 24 288.3

Red Zone OffenseTimes at or inside 20: 34Touchdowns: 17Field Goals: 6Scoring Percentage: 68%TD Percentage: 50%


2000 UTAH STATISTICSPUNT RETURNS G NO YDS AVG TD LPSmith, Steve 10 43 365 8.5 1 46Dyson, Andre 11 5 73 14.6 0 25Christensen, Chris 11 1 1515.0 0 15Utah 11 49 453 9.2 1 46Opponents 11 32 220 6.9 0 20

KO RETURNS G NO YDS AVG TD LPSmith, Steve 10 17 33619.8 0 50Dyson, Patrick 10 14 340 24.3 1 98Crockett, D’Shaun 11 2 52 26.0 0 30Davis, Desmond 11 1 1515.0 0 15Utah 11 34 743 21.9 1 98Opponents 11 27 46517.2 0 34

TACKLES G UT AT TOT AVGTufaga, Wes 11 43 44 87 7.9Deckart, Sheldon 11 38 35 73 6.6Smith, Garrett 11 31 41 72 6.5Dart, Brandon 11 38 33 71 6.5Dyson, Andre 11 47 18 65 5.9Christianson, Kimball 11 30 35 65 5.9Kaufusi, Jason 9 30 33 63 7.0Potter, Jason 10 32 30 62 6.2Olevao, Kautai 11 22 38 60 5.5Parker, Arnold 11 29 26 55 5.0Kemoeatu, Ma’ake 11 23 29 52 4.7Bowers, Andy 11 16 26 42 3.8Dyson, Patrick 10 24 15 39 3.9Sape, Lauvale 11 17 19 36 3.8Dwinell, CR 10 16 14 30 3.0Ray, Jeff 10 21 9 30 3.0Jones, Marcus 11 18 11 29 2.6Bahr, Brooks 11 9 9 18 1.6White, Anthony 11 9 3 12 1.1Fortune, Thomas 8 8 2 10 1.3Rowbotham, John 7 6 3 9 1.3Savage, Josh 9 2 6 8 0.8Agbor, Mbe 11 3 3 6 0.5Morgan, Nick 11 4 2 6 0.5Lyman, Josh 11 4 1 5 0.5Peterson, Richard 9 1 3 4 0.4Scott, Yohance 10 2 2 4 0.4Ward, Matt 11 1 3 4 0.4Lyman, Jeremy 11 1 2 3 0.3Crockett, D’Shaun 11 3 0 3 0.3Bachhuber, Brian 11 2 0 2 0.2Johnson, Al 10 1 1 2 0.2Vranes, Josh 5 1 0 1 0.2Richardson, Michael 11 1 0 1 0.1Justin, Airabin 3 0 1 1 0.3Enosa, Bobby 2 0 1 1 0.5Whetman, Golden 11 1 0 1 0.1Johnson, Ed 2 0 1 1 0.5Russell, Cliff 8 1 0 1 0.1

QB SACKS G NO YDSSmith, Garrett 11 10 39Bowers, Andy 11 8 58Kaufusi, Jason 9 8 34Parker, Arnold 11 4 32Kemoeatu, Ma’ake 11 4 11Olevao, Kautai 11 3 17Jones, Marcus 11 2 12Christianson, Kimball 11 2 9Dart, Brandon 11 1 9Dyson, Patrick 10 1 8Deckart, Sheldon 11 1 3Tufaga, Wes 11 1 2

TACKLES FOR LOSS G NO LOSSKaufusi, Jason 9 16 53Smith, Garrett 11 15 46Bowers, Andy 11 10 61Olevao, Kautai 11 9 34Kemoeatu, Ma’ake 11 9 16Parker, Arnold 11 8 45Tufaga, Wes 11 6 12Jones, Marcus 11 5 19Dart, Brandon 11 5 14Dyson, Andre 11 4 9Sape, Lauvale 11 4 8Dyson, Patrick 10 3 12Christianson, Kimball 11 2 9Deckart, Sheldon 11 2 4Dwinell, CR 10 1 4Ray, Jeff 10 1 3Potter, Jason 10 1 2Bahr, Brooks 11 1 1

INTERCEPTIONS G NO YDS AVG TD LPDyson, Andre 11 4 115 28.8 3 58Dyson, Patrick 10 2 64 32.0 1 58Christianson, Kimball 11 1 44 44.0 0 44Utah 11 7 223 31.9 4 58Opponents 11 13 15211.7 1 48

PASS BREAKUPS G NODyson, Andre 11 17Dart, Brandon 11 7Dyson, Patrick 10 7Christianson, Kimball 11 5Kaufusi, Jason 9 5Parker, Arnold 11 4Bowers, Andy 11 3Olevao, Kautai 11 3Potter, Jason 10 3Ray, Jeff 10 3Smith, Garrett 11 3Deckart, Sheldon 11 2Sape, Lauvale 11 2Enosa, Bobby 2 1Savage, Josh 9 1Tufaga, Wes 11 1

FUMBLES RECOVERED G NOSmith, Garrett 11 2Dyson, Andre 11 1Parker, Arnold 11 1Potter, Jason 10 1Rowbotham, John 7 1

FUMBLES CAUSED G NOParker, Arnold 11 2Bahr, Brooks 11 1Bowers, Andy 11 1Christianson, Kimball 11 1Dwinell, CR 10 1Fortune, Thomas 8 1Jones, Marcus 11 1Sape, Lauvale 11 1Tufaga, Wes 11 1

Red Zone DefenseTimes Opp. at or inside 20: 26Touchdowns: 11Field Goals: 9Scoring Percentage: 77%TD Percentage: 42%

PUNTING G NO YDS AVG LP BLKWhetman, G. 11 63 2432 38.6 67 2Team 9 2 25 12.5 25 0Utah 11 65 2457 37.8 67 2Opponents 11 82 3152 38.4 62 1

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS G RUSH REC PR KOR IR FR YDS PLAYS YD/GSmith, Steve 10 31 743 365 336 0 01475 100 147.5Tate, Adam 9 660 54 0 0 0 0 714 165 79.3Russell, Cliff 8 5 517 0 0 0 0 522 38 65.2Christensen, Chris 11 0 428 15 0 0 0 443 3240.3Dyson, Patrick 10 0 0 0 340 64 0 404 16 40.4Hunter, Dameon 10 339 -4 0 0 0 0 335 90 33.5Arceneaux, Darnell 11 285 8 0 0 0 0 293 80 26.6Lyman, Josh 11 0 245 0 0 0 0 245 17 22.3Dyson, Andre 11 0 0 73 0 115 30 218 10 19.8Morgan, Nick 11 94 53 0 0 0 0 147 19 13.4Nickel, Matt 11 0 137 0 0 0 0 137 12 12.5Crockett, D’Shaun 11 91 -9 0 52 0 0 134 35 12.2Christianson, Kimball 11 0 0 0 0 44 0 44 1 4.0Richardson, Michael 11 0 32 0 0 0 0 32 2 2.9Fortune, Thomas 8 17 9 0 0 0 0 26 8 3.2Wells, Philippe 10 0 22 0 0 0 0 22 4 2.2Davis, Desmond 6 0 0 0 15 0 0 15 1 2.5Price, Scott 10 0 8 0 0 0 0 8 1 0.8Agbor, Mbe 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.3Kaufusi, Doug 11 -1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 1 -0.1Rice, Lance 4 -1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 19 -0.2Utah 11 1464 2243 453 743 223 30 5156 468.7Opponents 11 1410 1761 220 465 152 48 4056 368.7


GAME 1 SEPT. 2ARIZONA 17, UTAH 3SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [41,352]

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah won on paper, but lost on the field (17-3) to Arizona before a crowd of 41,352 in Rice-Eccles Stadium inits season opener last Saturday. The Utes racked up 370 yardsof total offense to Arizona’s 146 yards, had 12 more first downs,did not give up a single third down conversion (Arizona was 0-12 on third down) and held the ball for nine more minutes onoffense.

However, five turnovers, including a lost fumble that wasscooped up and run into the end zone by a UA defender,negated the statistical edge. Senior quarterback T.D. Croshawstarted the game and played slightly more than a half, before hewas replaced by fellow senior Darnell Arceneaux. The twocombined for 310 passing yards. Utah managed just 60 yards onthe ground. Junior receiver Cliff Russell was Utah’s loneoffensive highlight, making 10 receptions for 141 yards to leadthe offense.

The defense kept the Wildcats in check, holding them to 11passing yards. The only UA touchdown scored against thedefense came after another Ute fumble put Arizona on the Utah20 yard line. True freshman Jason Kaufusi, in his first collegiategame, led Utah with eight tackles. Senior linebacker KautaiOlevao had two tackles for loss and a sack.

Arizona ....... 0 ........... 0 ........ 17 .........0 ........ 17Utah .............0 ........... 3 .......... 0 .........0 .......... 3

Scoring SummaryUU–Whetman 46 field goal, 0:05, 2ndUA–Koch 10 fumble recovery (Keel kick), 12:21, 3rdUA–Croom 13 run (Keel kick), 9:52, 3rdUA–Keel 44 field goal, 2:52, 3rd

Team Statistics UA UUFirst Downs 9 21Net Rushing 39-135 39-60Passing 15-3-0 51-21-2Passing Yards 11 310Total Offense 54-146 90-370Fumbles 1-0 3-3Penalties 6-40 8-64Interceptions 2-2 0-0Punting 10-37.8 4-44.8Punt Returns 3-39 4-12Kickoff Returns 1-29 2-47Time of Possession 25:23 34:37Third Down Conversions 0-12 7-22Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 1-3Sacks By 6-63 2-13

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)—Utah: Crockett 17-41-0, Arceneaux 10-28-0. Arizona: Mills 16-74-0, Croom 9-49-1.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)—Utah: Croshaw 29-10-0-159-0,Arceneaux 22-11-2-151-0. Arizona: Jenkins 15-3-0-11-0.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)—Utah: Russell 10-141-0, Lyman 3-50-0, S.Smith 2-40-0. Arizona: Marshall 1-14-0.Kickoff Returns— Utah: P. Dyson 2-47. Arizona: Croom 1-29.Punt Returns—Utah: S. Smith 4-12. Arizona: Wade 3-39.Utah Defensive Leaders—Tackles: J. Kaufusi 8, A. Dyson 6, Tufaga6. Sacks: Olevao 1-12, Bowers 1-1. TFL: Olevao 2-19, Dyson 2-4.Interceptions: none.

GAME 2 SEPT. 9CALIFORNIA 24, UTAH 21BERKELEY, CALIF.MEMORIAL STADIUM [43,500]

BERKELEY, Calif–A rousing fourth-quarter comeback fell shortlast Saturday, with Utah succumbing 24-21 to California inBerkeley. The offense didn’t click through three quarters andUtah fell behind 21-7, with its only touchdown courtesy of adefensive interception. A 14-point fourth quarter rally helpedUtah finish with 297 total yards, most under the direction ofquarterback Darnell Arceneaux, who replaced starter T.D.Croshaw at the start of the second quarter.

The Utes had two touchdowns called back: one on a passplay to Steve Smith that was waved off after being signaled atouchdown by one official, and one on an 85-yard punt returnby Smith that was negated by a clip. Andre Dyson scoredUtah’s first TD on a game-tying 58-yard interception return inthe second quarter.

Running back Nick Morgan scored Utah’s first offensive TDof the season in the fourth quarter on an 18-yard run. Utah’sfinal score came on another Smith punt return to the end zone,this one a 46-yard return.

The U. defense again performed well, holding Cal to 329total yards and just 3 of 13 third down conversions. Dyson ledthe way with 11 tackles, 3 pass breakups and an interception.

Utah ............... 0 .......... 7 ........... 0 ......... 14 ......... 21California ..... 7 .......... 0 ......... 17 ........... 0 ......... 24

Scoring SummaryUC–Muhammad 1 run (Jensen kick), 3:59, 1stUU–A. Dyson 58 interception return (Whetman kick), 8:11, 2ndUC–Smith 12 pass from Boller (Jensen kick), 12:00, 3rdUC–Igber 13 run (Jensen kick), 1:19, 3rdUC–Jensen 27 field goal, :09, 3rdUU–Morgan 18 run (Whetman kick), 7:51, 4thUU–S. Smith 46 punt return (Whetman kick), 5:07, 4th

Team Statistics UU UCFirst Downs 18 18Net Rushing 139 120Passing 16-31-1 18-28-1Passing Yards 158 209Total Offense 69-297 73-329Fumbles 5-3 2-2Penalties 10-59 9-72Interceptions 1-58 1-0Punting 7-240 7-258Punt Returns 4-64 3-30Kickoff Returns 5-81 4-50Time of Possession 27:59 32:01Third Down Conversions 4-15 3-13Fourth Down Conversions 1-2 1-1Sacks By 2-11 4-24

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Crockett 15-50-0, Hunter 6-38-0,Morgan 3-24-1. California: Igber 26-84-1, Muhammad 9-26-1.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 25-14-1-145-0,Croshaw 4-2-0-13-0. California: Boller 28-18-1-209-1.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Smith 6-80-0, Russell 3-45-0, Wells4-22-0. California: McArthur 4-34-0, Fields 3-24-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: Smith 4-63. California: Iwuoma 3-52.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 3-57-1. California: Iwuoma 3-30.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: A. Dyson 9, J. Kaufusi 6, Deckart6. Sacks: J. Kaufusi 1-7, Smith 1-4. TFL: J. Kaufusi 3-9. Intercep-tions: A. Dyson 1-58-1.

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2000 GAME BY GAMEGAME 3 SEPT. 16WASHINGTON STATE 38, UTAH 21SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [38,814]

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah got in a hole early against WashingtonState, falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter, and could neverrecover in a 38-21 loss. After WSU completely dominated thefirst quarter, Darnell Arceneaux hooked up with Cliff Russell fora 46-yard touchdown pass four minutes into the second quarter.Three minutes later, WSU struck back with seven, giving theCougars a 28-7 halftime advantage.

But Utah made it a game in the third quarter, starting withanother Arceneaux to Russell TD pass, this one for 24 yards.Nineteen seconds later, defensive back Andre Dyson scoopedup a Wazzu fumble and raced 30 yards into the end zone tonarrow the gap to 28-21. The Utes went cold again in the fourthquarter, failing to score and giving up a touchdown and a fieldgoal. Arceneaux played the majority of the game before givingway to T.D. Croshaw in the final few minutes. Arceneauxcompeted 16-29 pass attempts for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns.Russell had his second 100-yard game of the year, catchingeight balls for 131 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Garrett Smith led the defense with 11 tackles, three for a lossof nine yards.

Washington State ..... 21 ........ 7 .......... 0 ......... 10 ........ 38Utah .............................. 0 ........ 7 ........ 14 ........... 0 ........ 21

Scoring SummaryWS–Shavies 29 pass from Gesser (Lambert kick), 9:53, 1stWS–Curtis 26 pass from Gesser (Lambert kick), 1:34, 1stWS–Wynn 29 pass from Gesser (Lambert kick), 0:06, 1stUU–Russell 47 pass from Arceneaux (Whetman kick), 11:10, 2ndWS–Wynn 57 pass from Gesser (Lambert kick), 8:41, 2ndUU–Russell 24 pass from Arceneaux (Whetman kick), 10:04, 3rdUU–A. Dyson 30 fumble return (Whetman kick), 9:43, 3rdWS–Lambert 32 field goal, 12:51, 4thWS–Minnich 36 run (Lambert kick), 2:11, 4th

Team Statistics WS UUFirst Downs 22 20Net Rushing 213 136Passing 18-11-0 20-43-1Passing Yards 211 282Total Offense 69-424 71-418Fumbles 4-1 2-1Penalties 11-91 4-42Interceptions 1-7 0-0Punting 6-244 3-129Punt Returns 0-0 5-36Kickoff Returns 2-44 6-136Time of Possession 34:38 25:22Third Down Conversions 8-16 4-14Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 2-5Sacks By 3-9 1-8

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 9-44-0, Morgan 6-38-0,Tate 6-37-0. Washington State: Minnich 22-118-1, Gesser 8-52-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 29-16-1-219-2,Croshaw 13-4-0-63-0. Washington State: Gesser 18-11-0-211-4.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Russell 8-131-2, Smith 2-67-0.Washington State: Wynn 6-132-2, Nettles 2-44-1.Kickoff Returns–Utah: Smith 4-102.Washington State: Newman 1-29.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 5-36. Washington State: none.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Potter 10, Smith 10, Parker 9.Sacks: P. Dyson 1-8. TFL: Smith 2-3. Interceptions: none.

GAME 4 SEPT. 23AIR FORCE 23, UTAH 14SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [37,151]

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah opened Mountain West Conferenceplay with a 23-14 loss to Air Force in Rice-Eccles Stadium incold, threatening weather. Air Force scored on its first drive, butUtah countered five minutes later when junior running backAdam Tate scored his first Division I touchdown.

Tate, who punched it in from 14 yards out, rang up a game-high 112 yards in seeing his first significant playing time as aUte. Senior receiver Steve Smith also had his best game of theyear, catching eight passes for 95 yards. Patrick Dyson returneda kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter,closing the gap to 17-14.

After a scoreless third quarter, AFA added an insurancescore with 12:30 left in the game. Safety Kimball Christiansonhad a career-tying 17 tackles and freshman Arnold Parker had12 tackles, 2 for a loss, and 2 pass breakups.

Air Force ....... 7 ........ 10 .......... 0 ......... 6 ......... 23Utah ............... 7 .......... 7 .......... 0 ......... 0 ......... 14

Scoring SummaryAF–McKay 15 run (Adams kick), 9:41, 1stUU–Tate 14 run (Whetman kick), 4:15, 1stAF-Adams 37 field goal, 9:35, 2ndAF–Fleming 45 pass from Thiessen (Adams kick), 6:54, 2ndUU–P. Dyson 98 kickoff return (Whetman kick), 6:35, 2ndAF–Jessop 19 pass from Thiessen (Adams kick failed), 12:30, 4th

Team Statistics AF UUFirst Downs 19 19Net Rushing 54-242 41-136Passing 11-5-0 28-16-0Passing Yards 149 195Total Offense 65-391 69-331Fumbles 1-1 3-0Penalties 1-5 4-41Interceptions 0-0 0-0Punting 8-274 8-263Punt Returns 5-20 4-44Kickoff Returns 2-33 5-166Time of Possession 28:12 31:48Third Down Conversions 6-15 3-13Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 0-0Sacks By 4-23 0-0

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 21-112-1, Hunter 6-19-0. AirForce: McKay 11-63-1, Becker 11-57-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 28-16-0-195-0. AirForce: Thiessen 11-5-0-149-2.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: S. Smith 8-95-0, Russell 4-47-0. AirForce: Fleming 3-128-1, Jessop 1-19-1.Kickoff Returns–Utah: P. Dyson 1-98-1, S. Smith 4-68-0. Air Force:McKay 2-33-0.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 4-44. Air Force: McKay 5-20.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Christianson 16, Parker 11, G.Smith 7. Sacks: none. TFL: Parker 2-5. Interceptions: none.


GAME 4 SEPT. 30UTAH 35, UTAH STATE 14LOGAN, UTAHROMNEY STADIUM [29,814]

LOGAN–Senior quarterback Darnell Arceneaux turned in hisbest game of the year and the Utes got their first win, 35-14 overUtah State in Logan. Arceneaux threw for 186 yards and ran for82 yards and 2 touchdowns.

After Utah State tied the score at 14 early in the third quarter,Arceneaux directed scoring drives of 72 and 89 yards to putUtah back on top, 28-14. He capped both drives by rushing fora touchdown (from 2 and 17 yards out). Junior running backAdam Tate had his second straight 100-yard game, rushing for acareer-best 133 yards and 3 TDs. Five receivers caught passes,led by Cliff Russell’s five receptions for 66 yards.

Defensively, Jason Kaufusi had six tackles and a sack andKimball Christianson had five tackles, a pass breakup and aninterception, which he returned 44 yards. Three Utes inter-cepted passes: Christianson, Patrick Dyson (who also had 7tackles) and Andre Dyson.

Utah ................... 7 ............ 7 ......... 14 ............ 7 ....... 35Utah State ........ 3 ............ 3 ........... 8 ............ 0 ....... 14

Scoring SummaryUU–Tate 1 run (Kaneshiro kick), 6:22, 1stUSU–Bohn 47 field goal, 2:33, 1stUU–Tate 5 run (Kaneshiro kick), 13:28, 2ndUSU–Bohn 34 field goal, 1:02, 2ndUSU–Jones 25 pass from Fuentes (pass to Poppinga), 12:53, 3rdUU–Arceneaux 2 run (Kaneshiro kick), 8:20, 3rdUU–Arceneaux 17 run (Kaneshiro kick), 0:58, 3rdUU–Tate 3 run (Kaneshiro kick), 7:31, 4th

Team Statistics UU USUFirst Downs 22 19Net Rushing 59-278 19-52Passing 15-9-1 43-19-3Passing Yards 186 230Total Offense 74-464 62-282Fumbles 3-1 1-0Penalties 12-129 8-69Interceptions 3-53 1-15Punting 4-133 4-179Punt Returns 3-41 2-17Kickoff Returns 3-77 2-22Time of Possession 36:24 23:36Third Down Conversions 7-13 6-14Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 0-0Sacks By 1-2 0-0

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 32-133-3, Arceneaux 11-82-2.Utah State: White 15-43-0, Stallworth 1-19-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 15-9-1-186-0. UtahState: Fuentes 42-19-3-230-1.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Russell 5-66-0, Lyman 1-41-0. UtahState: Jones 6-103-1, White 7-80-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: Crockett 2-52, P. Dyson 1-25. Utah State:White 1-12, Walker 1-10.Punt Returns–Utah: A. Dyson 3-41. Utah State: Caraway 1-15.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Tufaga 7. Sacks: G. Smith 2-5, J.Kaufusi 1-3. TFL: J.Kaufusi 2-5, G. Smith 2-5. Interceptions:Christianson 1-44, P. Dyson 1-6, A. Dyson 1-3.

GAME 6 OCT. 14UTAH 21, SAN DIEGO STATE 7SAN DIEGO, CALIF.QUALCOMM STADIUM [17,498]

SAN DIEGO–An extremely productive night by senior widereceiver Steve Smith, along with some stifling defense, pro-pelled Utah to a 21-7 win over San Diego State in QualcommStadium. Smith caught just two passes, but raced 143 yardswith them and scored both times. Receiver Cliff Russell’sleaping catch in the corner of the end zone provided Utah withits other score.

Darnell Arceneaux threw all three TD passes and finishedwith 230 yards on 12 of 17 passing. Running back Adam Taterang up his third straight 100-yard game, rushing for 104 yards.

Defensively, Utah allowed just 250 net yards and forcedSDSU to punt 12 times. Linebackers Wes Tufaga and SheldonDeckart each had 9 tackles. Andy Bowers had 2 sacks for 13yards and a pass breakup.

Utah ....................... 14 ........0 ........ 0 .........7 ....... 21San Diego State.... 0 ........0 ........ 0 .........7 ......... 7

Scoring SummaryUU–Smith 74 pass from Arceneaux (Kaneshiro kick), 11:28, 1stUU–Russell 16 pass from Arceneaux (Kaneshiro kick), 8:31, 1stSDSU–Ned 5 run (Tandberg kick), 13:10, 4thUU–Smith 69 pass from Arceneaux (Kaneshiro kick), 3:56, 4th

Team Statistics UU SDSUFirst Downs 11 15Net Rushing 38-99 35-93Passing 20-12-2 39-15-0Passing Yards 230 157Total Offense 58-329 74-250Fumbles 6-1 1-0Penalties 4-45 8-60Interceptions 0-0 2-12Punting 8-342 12-457Punt Returns 7-71 6-41Kickoff Returns 1-25 1-19Time of Possession 28:05 31:55Third Down Conversions 4-15 6-20Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 0-1Sacks By 3-20 1-1

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 26-104-0, Arceneaux 11-5-0. SanDiego State: Ned 26-65-1, Truvillion 3-34-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 17-12-1-230-3,Croshaw 3-0-1-0-0. San Diego State: Sheriff 39-15-0-157-0.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Smith 2-143-2, Nickel 3-45-0,Russell 5-37-1. San Diego State: Tolver 8-87-0, Lewis 1-28-0, Ned 2-19-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: P. Dyson 1-25. San Diego State: Truvillion1-19.Punt Returns–Utah: Smith 6-56, Christensen 1-15. WashingtonState: Pierce 6-41.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Tufaga 9, Deckhart 9, Potter 8.Sacks: Bowers 2-13. TFL: Bowers 2-13. Interceptions: none.

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2000 GAME BY GAMEGAME 8 OCT. 21COLORADO STATE 24, UTAH 17SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [37,505]

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah jumped to a 10-0 first quarter lead butcouldn’t hold on against the league-leading Colorado StateRams, falling 24-17.

Four minutes into the game, QB Darnell Arceneaux hittingtight end Matt Nickel for a 3-yard touchdown pass. Utah struckagain late in the quarter when Ryan Kaneshiro booted a 25-yardfield goal, his first of the year, to put Utah up 10-0.

After CSU came back to tie the score at 10-10 in the thirdquarter, Utah’s defense got into the scoring column whenPatrick Dyson returned an interception 58 yards for a TD.

But two CSU touchdowns in the fourth quarter wiped outUtah’s lead. Defensively, Utah was marvelous, holding CSU to68 rushing yards and 275 total yards. The Rams were forced topunt eight times.

Colorado State ..... 0 ........ 3 ......... 7 ....... 14 ....... 24Utah .....................10 ........ 0 ......... 7 .........0 ....... 17

Scoring SummaryUU–Nickel 3 pass from Arceneaux (Kaneshiro kick), 11:20, 1stUU–Kaneshiro 25 FG, 2:30, 1stCSU–Hurst 29 FG, 7:44, 2ndCSU–Heald 48 interception return, (Hurst kick), 11:23, 3rdUU–P. Dyson 58 interception return (Kaneshiro kick), 2:24, 3rdCSU–Cuppari 45 pass from Newton (Hurst kick), 12:25, 4thCSU–Rebstock 40 pass from Newton (Hurst kick), 3:06, 4th

Team Statistics CSU UUFirst Downs 16 13Net Rushing 35-68 39-110Passing 36-18-1 24-9-3Passing Yards 207 142Total Offense 71-275 63-252Fumbles 1-0 1-1Penalties 4-35 5-55Interceptions 3-83 1-58Punting 8-338 6-211Punt Returns 1-0 6-48Kickoff Returns 3-59 3-77Time of Possession 29:59 30:01Third Down Conversions 6-18 4-14Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 0-1Sacks By 2-13 2-14

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 8-56-0, Tate 17-36-0.Colorado State: Sanders 19-50-0, Sapp 11-30-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Arceneaux 17-8-2-134-1,Croshaw 7-1-1-8-0. Colorado State: Newton 36-18-1-207-2.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Smith 2-62-0, Christensen 3-36-0,Nickel 2-20-1. Colorado State: Rebstock 7-98-1, Cuppari 4-64-1.Kickoff Returns–Utah: S. Smith 2-66. Colorado State: Ruff 1-29,Rebstock 1-17.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 6-48. Colorado State: Rebstock 1-0.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: P. Dyson 8, J. Kaufusi 8, Deckart8. Sacks: J. Kaufusi 1-10, Kemoeatu 1-4. TFL: J. Kaufusi 2-12,Kamoeatu 2-5, Sape 2-5, Bowers 2-3. Interceptions: P. Dyson 1-58-1.

GAME 8 OCT 28NEW MEXICO 10, UTAH 3ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.UNIVERSITY STADIUM [21,366]

ALBUQUERQUE–Despite another outstanding defensiveeffort, Utah lost to New Mexico for the first time in six years, 10-3 on a rainy day in Albuquerque. New Mexico scored on itssecond drive of the game, but wouldn’t put up any more pointsuntil a fourth-quarter field goal. The Lobos, who totaled 97yards in the first quarter, could only muster 103 total yards therest of the way.

Offensively, Utah again struggled to convert in the redzone. Redshirt freshman Lance Rice got his debut at quarter-back, replacing starter Darnell Arceneaux early in the secondquarter. Rice did a nice job moving the team and his line showed13 completions (29 attempts) for 185 yards (1 interception).

Utah managed just 60 rushing yards against a good UNMdefense, 43 by Adam Tate. Utah’s lone score was a 27-yard fieldgoal by Ryan Kaneshiro in the third quarter. Jason Kaufusi had7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss (11 yards) and 1 sack (8 yards).Brandon Dart had a team-high 12 tackles.

Utah ................ 0 ........ 0 ......... 3 ......... 0 ......... 3New Mexico ... 7 ........ 0 ......... 0 ......... 3 ....... 10

Scoring SummaryNM–Burrough 6 pass from Caamano (Borombozin kick), 3:42, 1stUU–Kaneshiro 27 FG, 12:31, 2ndNM–Borombozin 22 FG, 2:38, 4th

Team Statistics UU NMFirst Downs 11 13Net Rushing 27-60 53-161Passing 31-13-2 12-6-0Passing Yards 185 39Total Offense 58-245 65-200Fumbles 0-0 1-0Penalties 6-64 4-35Interceptions 0-0 2-33Punting 9-323 6-303Punt Returns 6-31 6-51Kickoff Returns 2-29 0-0Time of Possession 23:52 36:08Third Down Conversions 1-14 2-15Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 0-0Sacks By 2-22 4-24

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 14-43-0, S. Smith 2-20-0. NewMexico: Baxter 29-135-0, Wiggins 9-19-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Rice 29-13-2-185-0,Arceneaux 2-0-0-0-0. New Mexico: Caamano 11-5-0-30-1, Caston 1-1-0-9-0.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: S. Smith 6-70-0, Lyman 3-50-0. NewMexico: Iacenda 4-24-0, Caamano 1-9-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: S. Smith 2-29. New Mexico: none.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 6-31. New Mexico: Wiggins 5-35.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Dart 12, Deckart 9. Sacks: J.Kaufusi 1-8, G. Smith 1-14, Bowers 1-14. TFL: J. Kaufusi 3-11, G.Smith 2-17, Kemoeatu 2-4, Olevao 2-4. Interceptions: none.


GAME 9 NOV 4UTAH 38, UNLV 16SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [34,842]

SALT LAKE CITY–Freshman quarterback Lance Rice picked upa win in his first career start, directing Utah to a 38-16 rout ofUNLV. Rice threw three touchdown passes, two to seniorreceiver Steve Smith.

Utah dominated on both sides of the line from start tofinish, gaining 350 total yards to UNLV’s 241. The Ute defensewas its usual magnificent self, allowing only one touchdownand a field goal. The Rebels’ other score came on a 31-yardfumble recovery against Utah’s second string offense with lessthan a minute remaining in the game.

In its most balanced offensive effort of the year, runningback Adam Tate rushed for 108 yards and a score and Smithcaught three passes for 86 yards and 2 TDs. Rice completed 13of 21 yards for 157 yards and 3 TDs. He did not throw aninterception and was not sacked.

The defense was minus its leading tackler, Jason Kaufusi,but replacement Marcus Jones responded with a career day.Jones had 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a sack and a causedfumble.

UNLV ......... 6 ......... 3 .........0 ......... 7 ....... 16Utah .........10 ......... 7 .........7 ....... 14 ....... 38

Scoring SummaryUU–Kaneshiro 32 FG, 9:42, firstUU–S. Smith 20 pass from Rice (Kaneshiro kick), 4:35, 1stLV–Rudolph 2 run (Pieffer kick failed), 0:10, firstUU–S. Smith 62 pass from Rice (Kaneshiro kick), 13:39, 2ndLV–Pieffer 38 FG, 4:35, 2ndUU–Tate 6 run (Kaneshiro kick), 2:59, 3rdUU–Christensen 10 pass from Rice (Kaneshiro kick), 14:54, 4thUU–Hunter 4 run (Kaneshiro kick), 5:17, 4thLV–Thomas 31 fumble recovery (Pieffer kick), 0:56, 4th

Team Statistics UNLV UUFirst Downs 15 17Net Rushing 40-163 44-193Passing 21-11-0 221-13-0Passing Yards 78 157Total Offense 61-241 65-350Fumbles 2-2 2-1Penalties 3-38 4-40Interceptions 0-0 0-0Punting 6-266 4-156Punt Returns 3-8 3-43Kickoff Returns 4-84 4-49Time of Possession 27:32 32:28Third Down Conversions 5-14 6-13Fourth Down Conversions 1-2 1-1Sacks By 0-0 3-16

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 19-108-1, Hunter 13-51-1.UNLV: Rudolph 16-110-1, Brown 11-38-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Rice 21-13-0-157-3. UNLV:Vaughan 21-11-0-78-0.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: S. Smith 3-86-2, Christensen 5-39-1.UNLV: Mason 4-26-0, Mandley 2-22-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: P. Dyson 2-26. UNLV: Mason 3-61..Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 2-18, A. Dyson 1-25. UNLV: Mason3-8.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Tufaga 11, A. Dyson 8. Sacks: K.Christianson 1-8, M. Jones 1-7, Olevao 1-3. TFL: M. Jones 2-9.Interceptions: none.

GAME 10 NOV. 11UTAH 34, WYOMING 0LARAMIE, WYO.WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM [10,195]

LARAMIE–Utah heated up early on a frigid day in Laramie,Wyo., pummeling the Cowboys 34-0 despite single-digittemperatures that dipped to zero by the end of the game.

Two touchdown runs by Adam Tate, field goals by bothRyan Kaneshiro (25 yards) and Golden Whetman (55 yards),and a Lance Rice to Josh Lyman TD pass gave Utah a 27-0halftime lead it never relinquished. The Utes ground out theclock for most of the second half with their lone score comingon a 30-yard interception return by Andre Dyson.

Statistically, Tate and Dameon Hunter combined for 137rushing yards. Rice was 7 of 16 passing for 146 yards–72 ofthose yards on his only completion of the night to Steve Smith.Utah’s defense stuffed Wyoming for 249 total yards. AndyBowers and Arnold Parker each had two sacks.

Utah ............ 10 ....... 17 ........ 0 ......... 7 ........ 34Wyoming ..... 0 ......... 0 ........ 0 ......... 0 .......... 0

Scoring SummaryUU–Tate 3 run (Kaneshiro kick), 11:06, 1stUU–Kaneshiro 25 FG, 5:40, 1stUU–Tate 3 run (Kaneshiro kick), 14:44, 2ndUU–Lyman 33 pass from Rice (Kaneshiro kick), 9:43, 2ndUU–Whetman 55 FG, 0:19, 2ndUU–A. Dyson 30 interception return (Kaneshiro kick), 3:52, 4th

Team Statistics UU WyomingFirst Downs 16 15Net Rushing 41-183 34-63Passing 16-7-0 36-15-1Passing Yards 146 186Total Offense 57-329 70-249Fumbles 0-0 2-1Penalties 8-74 4-30Interceptions 1-30 0-0Punting 6-250 7-238Punt Returns 3-16 2-12Kickoff Returns 0-0 6-85Time of Possession 27:47 32:13Third Down Conversions 5-13 3-15Fourth Down Conversions 0-0 1-4Sacks By 6-48 0-0

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Tate 20-72-2, Hunter 13-65-0.Wyoming: Armah 23-87-0, Swanson 1-5-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Rice 16-7-0-146-1. Wyoming:Bramlet 33-15-1-186-0, Neill 3-0-0-0-0.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: S. Smith 1-72-0, Jo. Lyman 1-33-1.Wyoming: McGuffey 4-90-0, Floyd 8-69-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: none. Wyoming: Sheller 3-40, Jackson 2-32.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 3-16. Wyoming: McGuffey 2-12.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: G. Smith 9, Tufaga 8. Sacks:Bowers 2-18, Parker 2-16. TFL: Bowers 2-18, Parker 2-16, Dart 2-11,Tufaga 2-5, G. Smith 2-3. Interceptions: A. Dyson 1-30-1.

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2000 GAME BY GAMEGAME 11 NOV. 24BRIGHAM YOUNG 34, UTAH 27SALT LAKE CITYRICE-ECCLES STADIUM [45,064]

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah made an amazing fourth quartercomeback in its game against Brigham Young on November 24in Salt Lake City, only to lose in equally stunning fashion, 34-27.

The Utes led just once prior to the fourth quarter, scoring inthe first minute of play when cornerback Andre Dyson returnedan interception for a touchdown. The Cougars scored the next26 points and led 26-10 entering the final stanza. Sparked bysenior quarterback Darnell Arceneaux, who replaced freshmanLance Rice at the helm, Utah roared back with 17 fourth quarterpoints.

Included among those were Ryan Kaneshiro’s second fieldgoal of the day and the extra point that put Utah up 27-26 withjust 2:16 remaining. But Utah’s defense, solid all year long,couldn’t hold BYU on fourth and 13 and the Cougars went onto score the winning touchdown and tack on a two-pointconversion.

Brigham Young ......... 13 ......... 6 ......... 7 .......... 8 ........ 34Utah .............................. 7 ......... 3 ......... 0 ........ 17 ........ 27

Scoring SummaryUU–A. Dyson 24 interception return (Kaneshiro kick), 14:08, 1stBYU–Pochman 45 FG, 7:50, 1stBYU–McDonald 3 run (Pochman kick), 4:42, 1stBYU–Pochman 38 FG, 0:11, 1stBYU–Pochman 35 FG, 14:07, 2ndBYU–Pochman 22 FG, 4:42, 2ndUU–Kaneshiro 40 FG, 1:36, 2ndBYU–Rigell 36 pass from Doman (Pochman kick), 4:36, 3rdUU–Kaneshiro 33 FG, 13:53, 4thUU–Fortune 2 run (Kaneshiro kick), 7:51, 4thUU–Nickel 20 pass from Arceneaux (Kaneshiro kick), 2:16, 4thBYU–Doman 4 run (Halladay pass), 0:23, 4th

Team Statistics BY UUFirst Downs 21 14Net Rushing 42-100 30-70Passing 29-16-1 34-16-1Passing Yards 284 252Total Offense 71-384 64-322Fumbles 3-0 2-1Penalties 7-69 7-84Interceptions 1-0 1-24Punting 5-217 6-231Punt Returns 1-2 4-47Kickoff Returns 2-40 3-56Time of Possession 31:37 28:21Third Down Conversions 2-13 6-17Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 0-0Sacks By 4-14 4-24

Individual LeadersRushing (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Hunter 13-37-0, Arceneaux 4-23-0.Brigham Young: Doman 18-39-1, Staley 17-30-0.Passing (Att-Comp-I-Yds-TD)–Utah: Rice 20-9-1-137-0, Arceneaux14-7-0-115-1. Brigham Young: Doman 29-16-1-284-1.Receiving (Att-Yds-TD)–Utah: Christensen 7-147-0, Russell 2-50-0,S. Smith 3-28-0. Brigham Young: Pittman 4-117-0, Sitake 4-54-0.Kickoff Returns–Utah: P. Dyson 3-56. Brigham Young:Christenson 2-40.Punt Returns–Utah: S. Smith 4-47. Brigham Young: Stearns 1-2.Utah Defensive Leaders–Tackles: Tufaga 12, Dart 8, Deckart 8,Christianson 8. Sacks: Bowers 1-10, Parker 1-9, Deckart 1-3,Kemoeatu 1-3, Ray 1-2. TFL: Parker 2-16, G. Smith 2-5, Kemoeatu2-4, Olevao 2-3. Interceptions: A. Dyson 1-24.

MCBRIDE VS. ALL OPPONENTS

Opponent RecordAir Force ...........................................................4-4Arizona .............................................................. 1-1Arizona State ..................................................... 0-2Boise State ......................................................... 0-2Brigham Young .................................................5-6California............................................................ 0-1Colorado State...................................................4-4Fresno State ....................................................... 4-3Hawaii ................................................................ 3-3Idaho.................................................................. 0-1Idaho State ......................................................... 1-0Indiana ...............................................................0-0Kansas............................................................... 2-0Louisiana-Monroe ............................................. 1-0Louisville ........................................................... 2-0Minnesota.......................................................... 1-0Nebraska ............................................................ 0-1New Mexico........................................................7-4Oregon ..............................................................2-2Oregon State ...................................................... 2-0Rice.................................................................... 1-1San Diego State .................................................4-4San Jose State .................................................... 1-0South Florida .....................................................0-0Southern California ............................................ 0-1Southern Methodist ........................................... 1-1Stanford ............................................................. 1-1TCU.................................................................... 2-0Tulsa .................................................................. 1-1UNLV .................................................................2-0Utah State..........................................................9-2UTEP.................................................................. 8-1Washington State .............................................. 1-2Wisconsin.......................................................... 0-1Wyoming ...........................................................5-4Totals ............................................................75-53

All at Utah2000 Utah opponents in bold


SCOUTING UTAH'S 2001 FOESSept. 1 Utah State in Salt Lake CityUtah State will be competing as an indepen-dent in football for the first time since 1977.The Aggies are members of the Big WestConference, which dropped its footballsponsorship effective this coming fall. Starrunning back, Emmett White returns afterrushing for 1,322 yards in 2000, ranking him13th in the nation. He leads a group of threereturning Aggies named first-team all-BigWest Conference, including defensive endNate Putnam, the only freshman in the leagueto earn first-team honors. Quarterback JoseFuentes, a second-team all-BWC selectionwho ranked 16th nationally in passing, is alsoback. The oldest rivalry in Utah footballhistory is 100 games old. Utah leads theseries 68-28-4 and is 47-17-4 at home.

Sept. 9 Oregon in Eugene, Ore.The Ducks are coming off a landmark seasonthat included a Holiday Bowl win over No.12 ranked Texas, a No. 7 ranking in the finalAP poll and the first 10-win season in their105-year history. Oregon’s game against theUtes will be played on Autzen Stadium’snew turf: NeXturf, a revolutionary newsynthetic surface that simulates grass-likeblades, was installed after the 2000 season.Oregon leads the series 16-7 and has an 8-4home field edge. Utah’s Ron McBride is 2-2against Oregon as a head coach, but is 0-2against current Duck coach Mike Bellotti.

Sept. 22 Indiana in Bloomington, Ind.Indiana features one of the country’s mostexciting quarterbacks in Antwaan Randle El,the most productive dual-threat signal callerin Big Ten history. The Heisman Trophycandidate passed for 1,783 yards and 10 TDsand rushed for 1,270 yards and 13 scores in2000. He needs just 681 more rushing yards(2,931 career yards) to become the NCAADivision I-A leader in rushing yards by aquarterback. This game marks only Utah’ssecond game ever against the Hoosiers. Thefirst was in 1975 and Indiana won 31-7 inBloomington, Ind.

Sept. 15 Air Force in Colorado SpringsAir Force is coming off a fine 9-3 season thatincluded a 37-34 victory over Fresno State inthe inaugural Silicon Valley Classic Bowl.The Falcons, who placed second in theMountain West Conference with a 5-2record, led the league in seven-of-eightoffensive categories: scoring offense (34.9ppg), rushing offense (294.6 ypg), totaloffense (451.9 ypg), pass efficiency (142.4),first downs (280), third-down conversions(44.7 pct.) and fourth-down conversions(85.7 pct.). The Falcons were also rankedthird in the nation in rushing offense,averaging 294.9 yards per game. Air Force

leads the series with Utah 10-6 (6-2 in FalconStadium).

Oct. 6 South Florida in Salt Lake CityThe Bulls’ foundling football program is injust its fifth year of existence and 2001 marksa jump to NCAA Division I-A status forSouth Florida. The Bulls will come to Rice-Eccles Stadium as an independent, butstarting in 2003, they will be a footballmember of Conference USA. Last year, theSouth Florida graduated its first senior class,which included the 14 original members ofthe football program. Utah and South Floridahave never met in football.

Sept. 29 New Mexico in Salt Lake CityThe Lobos, who tied for fifth in the MWCstandings, had one of the better defenses inthe league. They led the conference in rushingdefense (115.3 yards), pass efficiencydefense (105.7 rating) and sacks (50). First-team all-league defensive end Brian Johnsonis returning for his senior season after logginga career-high 60 tackles and leading theconference in sacks with 9.5. Also returningfor the Lobos is safety Brandon Ratcliff, whoshared MWC Freshman of the Year honorswith Utah’s Jason Kaufusi. Utah leads theseries with UNM 27-13-2 (15-3-1 in SaltLake City).

Oct. 20 Wyoming in Salt Lake CityHampered all season by injuries andinexperience, Wyoming (1-10, 0-7 MWC)lost 10 games in 2000 for the first time sincethe school started playing football in 1893.The Cowboys hope to return the 10 playersthey lost to injury last season and reestablishthemselves as a force to be reckoned with inthe MWC. Wide receiver Ryan McGuffey, asecond-team Football News All-Americanlast fall, set a UW freshman receiving recordwith 63 catches for 696 yards. He isreturning along with linebacker KwabenaPeprah, who was the second-leading tacklerin the MWC with 115. Utah leads the serieswith the Cowboys 42-30-1 and is 26-11-1against them in Salt Lake City.

Oct. 27 Colorado State in Ft. CollinsColorado State won its second straightMountain West title in 2000 (first outright)and made its second consecutive LibertyBowl appearance. The Rams’ seasonincluded a bowl win over Louisville and finalnational rankings in the AP (No. 14) and USAToday/ESPN Coaches’ (No. 15) polls–bothschool bests. The Rams have 13 startersreturning this season, including first-team allMWC players Cecil Saap and Pete Rebstock.Last year, Saap led the team in rushing with841 yards and 10 touchdowns. Rebstock,who was named all-MWC as both a wide

receiver and a return specialist, had 46catches for 768 yards and six TDs. He alsoranked sixth in the nation in punt returns,averaging 16.8 ypr. The Utes lead 20-12 ingames played in Fort Collins and 48-19-2 inall games.

Nov. 3 UNLV in Las Vegas, Nev.In just two years, head coach John Robinsonhas orchestrated a spectacular turnaround atUNLV. He inherited a team that finished 0-11in 1998 and turned it into a bowl team by2000. The Rebels went 8-5 overall in 2000and tied for third in the MWC. They earned aberth in the Las Vegas Bowl, where theydefeated Arkansas (22-17). If they get inyour territory, they’ll score: The Rebels ledthe MWC in red zone scoring percentage lastyear, scoring 91.1 percent of the time theyentered the red zone (41-of-45). Utah leadsthe series 5-1 and is 2-1 in Las Vegas. TheUtes will play a UNLV team that wasundefeated at home last year for the first timesince 1977.

Nov. 10 San Diego State in Salt LakeThe Aztecs return most of their starters fromlast year’s 3-8 team, which had just threesenior starters (one on offense and two ondefense). The Aztecs preferred playing onthe road last year, as they failed to win ahome game. Starting junior quarterback LonSheriff threw for 2,163 yards and sixtouchdowns, ranking him second in theMWC in passing (216.3 ypg). He also led theMWC in 300-yard passing games with three.San Diego State leads the series with Utah10-9-1, though they are tied 5-5 in Salt LakeCity.

Nov. 17 Brigham Young in Provo, UtahA new era starts at Brigham Young thisseason, with the retirement of legendarycoach LaVell Edwards. In his 39 years at thehelm, Edwards compiled a 257-101-3 record,making him the sixth winningest college coachof all-time. Gary Crowton is the new man incharge at the Y. and he has three startingquarterbacks returning: Charlie Peterson, BretEngemann and Brandon Doman. That triohelped BYU lead the Mountain WestConference in passing last year, averaging274.6 ypg. Utah leads the series 48-30-4 andis up 15-14-1 in Provo. The game will beplayed in the newly named LaVell EdwardsStadium (formerly Cougar Stadium).

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